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Check Belt Finger Clearance
(Figure 28)
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.
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 7-1/2 – 8 in.
(19.0 – 20.3 cm), adjust the traction
clutch.
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.
Figure 28 OS8067
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.
Traction Clutch Lever
OS2490
Figure 29
7-1/2 – 8 in.
(19.0 – 20.3 cm)