Troubleshooting

Faulty clutch

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Clutch slips

1. Clutch

  • Improperly assembled clutch
  • Improperly adjusted clutch cable
  • Loose or fatigued clutch spring
  • Worn friction plate
  • Worn clutch plate

2. Engine oil

  • Incorrect oil level
  • Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
  • Deteriorated oil

Clutch drags

1. Clutch

  • Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
  • Warped pressure plate
  • Bent clutch plate
  • Swollen friction plate
  • Bent clutch push rod
  • Broken clutch boss
  • Burnt primary driven gear bushing

2. Engine oil

  • Incorrect oil level
  • Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
  • Deteriorated oil

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