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Series 4137 Components - HT
4.
Troubleshooting
4.1
Clutch, Chain Drive, Chain Tensioner
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Chain stops under load at full
throttle
Clutch shoes badly worn
Install new clutch shoes or a new
clutch
Clutch drum badly worn
Install new clutch drum
Chain rotates at idle speed
Engine idle speed too high
Readjust with idle speed screw
(counterclockwise)
Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace the clutch springs
Clutch spring hooks broken
Replace the clutch springs
Loud noises
Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace all clutch springs
Clutch shoe retainer broken
Fit new retainer
Clutch shoes and retainers worn
Install a new clutch
Chain sprocket wears rapidly
Chain not properly tensioned
Tension chain as specified
Wrong chain pitch
Fit a chain of the correct pitch