Check Belt Finger Clearance
1.With clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt.
To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position. Tighten the bolts and recheck the belt finger clearance.
2.Replace the belt cover and tighten hardware.
Check belt finger clearance here. With the attachment clutch engaged, there should be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) clearance between the belt and the belt finger. The belt finger should not touch the belt.
Figure 28 | OS8067 |
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
(Figure 29 and 30)
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear.
To test traction clutch :
1.Put unit in first forward speed.
2.Without engine running, push unit forward while slowly moving the traction drive clutch lever toward the handlebar.
3.Measure distance between lever and handlebar when the wheels begin to brake. If distance is not
Traction Clutch Lever | – 8 in. | |
| (19.0 | – 20.3 cm) |
Figure 29 | OS2490 |
To adjust traction clutch (Figure 30):
1.With the traction drive clutch lever disengaged, loosen the jam nut on the cable adjuster.
Turn adjustment barrel up the cable to decrease the distance between clutch lever and handlebar.
Turn the adjustment barrel down the cable to increase the distance between clutch lever and handlebar.
2.Check traction clutch lever distance and repeat adjustment steps if necessary.
3.Tighten jam nut on traction cable adjustment barrel.
4.With the clutch disengaged, check that there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) clearance between friction disc and drive plate assembly in all speeds. See Figure 31 on page 27.
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