Cobra CX50 2014 5R King, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION NOTE:
a. There must be in / out play in installed clutch, 0.4mm to 1.0 mm
(0.015” to 0.040”).
b. This should be adjusted with the ECMU0040T and ECMU0040
shims
c. Excess in/out will cause early crank seal failure.
d. A blue clutch drum is worn out from excessive slippage or improper
lubrication.
6. Apply high strength thread locking agent to the threads and install the clutch nut
and torque to 40 ft-lb (54Nm).
7. Install the clutch cover tightening the bolts from inside out. (8 or 10 mm socket,
5.8 ft-lb, 7.8 Nm).
NOTE:
To ensure proper engagement of the kick gear with the starter nut, tighten the
six screws only to the point of being not extremely loose. Using one hand rotate the kick
lever to ½ stroke and hold while tightening the six screws completely with the other
hand.
8. Fill with oil (235 ml (8.0 oz) Cobra 3 Shoe Clutch Milk (Part # MCMUGF32).
Ignition
Stator care
Stator failure could result from running the bike hot. Following is a list of things that will
make your engine run hot.
1. The timing should not exceed the maximum specifications listed.
2. Improper carburetor jetting.
3. Improper spark plug heat range. Never run a hotter plug than the specified spark
plug.
4.
Clutch slippage. See “CLUTCH” section for causes of slippage.
CAUTION:

Because of the amount of heat generated by the clutch and engine during extended
periods of riding, it is advisable to remove the ignition cover afterward to allow the
ignition to cool off. The heat transfers through the cases and can damage the stator
as it cools off because of lack of airflow around the stator.

Ignition will overheat if the gap between the rotor and stator is not large enough.
There should be even clearance as the rotor rotates relative to the stator.

Ignition timing is not adjustable. Changing the ignition timing can degrade
performance.

Make sure connections are free of dirt.