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THE INLINE CABLE ADJUSTER
To increase available freeplay at the lever, loosen locknut
and turn the adjuster clockwise.
To decrease available freeplay at the lever, loosen the
locknut and turn the inline adjuster counterclockwise.
Re-adjust freeplay at the lever.
Tighten the locknut securely after adjusting the clutch cable.
CLUTCH ACTUATING ARM ADJUSTMENT
NOTE : A special tool to hold the release collar has been
developed for this procedure, but right angle circlip pliers of
the correct size will work. For information on special tools
developed to service your model, contact an authorized
Cannondale dealer.
There is no need to drain transmission fluid to perform the
following procedure. But, be sure to avoid contaminating the
transmission oil when the clutch cover is removed. Also,
make sure the cover seal is in good condition. Replace it
with a new one if it is damaged.
1.
Place the vehicle on a stand.
2. Adjust the clutch lever to its maximum freeplay.
3. Remove the shift lever and clutch cover.
4. Hold the release collar with the special tool ( or right
angle circlip pliers) and loosen the adjuster locknut.
5. Have an assistant apply light pressure on the
actuating arm toward the cylinder head.
6. As your assistant is holding light pressure on the arm,
hold the release collar and turn the adjuster until the
1.
Locknut
2.
Clutch cable adjuster
a. Decreases
freeplay
b.
Increases freeplay\
2
1
1.
Locknut
2.
Clutch release collar
3.
Adjuster
4.
T-handle (2.5mm allen)
5.
Right angle circlip pliers
1
2
3
5
4
