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Pre-operation check, Clutch – Polaris 2009 Victory Vegas Jackpot User Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK

Clutch

Mechanical Clutch

1. Squeeze the clutch lever toward the handlebar and release it. It should

move freely and smoothly and should return to its rest position

quickly when released.

2. Clutch lever freeplay is the amount of clutch lever movement from the

rest position to the point of cable resistance. Freeplay (gap) should be

.02-.06 inch (0.5-1.5 mm). Measure the gap between the clutch lever

and the lever housing.

3. Adjust clutch lever freeplay if necessary (see page 106).

NOTE: The starter interlock switch is dependent on the clutch lever freeplay being set

correctly to ensure activation of the clutch safety switch.

Hydraulic Clutch

Check the hydraulic clutch fluid level.
1. Position the motorcycle on level ground with the front wheel straight

forward. Do not use the side stand. Position the handlebars so that the

clutch fluid reservoir is level.

2. View the fluid level through the sight glass. The fluid should be clear

and at a level in or above the sight glass. Add clutch fluid if necessary

(see page 108).

1. Clutch Lever
2. Lever Housing

3. Freeplay = .02-.06 inch (0.5-1.5 mm)

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1. Clutch Lever
2. Lever Housing

3. Clutch Fluid Sight Glass

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Minimum Level