MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 73
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Clutch
Clutch Lever Adjustment
Proper clutch lever free play is 8 ∼ 13 mm (0.3 ∼
0.5 in.). Lever play increases with cable stretch and
friction plate wear, requiring periodic adjustment.
When the clutch lever free play is out of specifica-
tion, first try adjustin g it at the clutch lever as follow s.
•
Turn the adjuster to obtain the proper amount of
clutch lever free play.
A. Clutch Lever
B. Adjuster
C. 8 ∼ 13 mm (0.3 ∼ 0.5 in.)
If the clutch lever free play cannot be adjusted at
the clutch leve
r, make the adjustment further down
the cable as follows.
•
Turn the adju s ting nu
ts so that the clutch lever free
play is 8 ∼ 13 mm (0.3 ∼ 0.5 in.).
A. Adjusting Nuts
•
Tighten the adj
usting nuts.
WARNING
Too much cable play can prevent clutch dis-
engagement and cause an accident resulting
in se r ious injury or death. When adjusting
the clutch or replacing the cable, be sure the
upper end of the clutch outer cable is fully
seated in its fitting, or it could slip into place
later, creating enough cable play to prevent
clutch disengagement.