Follow these steps if the forward clutch control needs adjustment.

1.Before adjusting the belt, shut off engine, allow the engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the ignition key on electric start models.

2.Belt adjustments are done with the forward clutch cable adjuster. Use two 1⁄2”, open-end wrenches to loosen the two jam nuts a few turns. See Fig. 6-6

Cable

Adjuster

Jam

Nuts

Figure 6-6

3.Move the cable adjuster downward for more belt tension.

4.Hand tighten the jam nuts and pull the Forward Clutch Control levers up against the handlebar. Measure the spring coil. The extended length of the coil should be 2-1⁄2”. Repeat this procedure until the extended spring length is correct.

5.Tighten both jam nuts securely.

Reverse Clutch Belt

The reverse clutch belt, because it is used more sparingly, may not require tension adjustment until a significant number of operating hours has passed. See Fig. 6-7. A tension adjustment is required only if there is little or no reverse movement when the Reverse Clutch Control knob is pulled out.

Reverse Clutch Belt

Figure 6-7

1.Before adjusting the belt, shut off the engine, allow the engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the ignition key on electric start models.

2.Remove the two lock nuts and remove the belt cover. See Fig. 6-8.

Lock Nuts

Figure 6-8

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