DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 31)

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Adjusting the Wheel Clutch
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, tension on the Wheel Clutch Lever should increase when the lever is about
parallel to (almost touching) the Handlebar Grip.
Tools Needed:
•
(2) 1/2" wrenches
1. Find the Wheel Clutch Adjuster on the Clutch Bracket on the underside of the machine (Figure 17).
2. Loosen the Nut on the front (threaded) side of the Bracket by 1/8" to 1/4", and then tighten the Nut
on the back against the Bracket. Check the tension on the Clutch Lever and repeat the adjustment
as needed.
IF THE CLUTCH IS OVER TIGHTENED, THE MACHINE MAY LURCH FORWARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR.
USE CAUTION WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. TEST ADJUSTMENT USING THE PROCEDURE ON PAGE 16.
Figure 17
Wheel Clutch
Adjuster
Clutch Bracket