CF MOTO CF500-5, Service Manual

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CFMOTO
Inspection of Clutch Engagement and
Lock-up
CF188 engine is equipped with a centrifugal type au-
tomatic clutch.
Before checking the initial engagement and clutch
lock-up two inspection checks must be performed to
thoroughly check the operation of the drive train.
I Initial Engagement Inspection
-Connect tachometer to ignition coil
-Start engine
-Shift gear lever to ¡°High¡± position
-Slowly increase throttle and note down the engine
speed (r/min) when the vehicle starts to move forward.
Engagement speed:1800r/min¡«2400r/min
If the engagement speed is out of the above range,
check the following:
-Clutch shoes
-Clutch shoe wheel
-Primary and secondary sheave
Refer to Chapter 12 for inspection of clutch
II Clutch Lock-up Inspection
-Connect the tachometer to ignition coil;
-Start the engine;
-Shift gear lever to “Hi”position;
-Apply front and rear brakes as firmly as possible;
-Fully open the throttle for a brief period and note the
maximum engine speed obtained during the test cycle.
Lock-up Speed: 3300r/min¡«3900r/min
Warning:
Do not apply full power for more than 5 seconds or
damage to clutch or engine may occur.
If the lock-up speed is out of the above range, check
the following:
-Clutch shoes
-Clutch wheel
-Primary and secondary sheave
Refer to Chapter 12 for inspection of clutch
Tool: Tachometer