Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Tuning the engine

Checking the clutch lever play

Note

Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.

• Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
• Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.

• Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
• Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
• Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and determine the play in the clutch lever A.

If the clutch lever play does not meet the specified value:

• Adjust play in the clutch lever.

• Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.

The clutch lever play must not change.

If the clutch lever play changes:

• Check the routing of the clutch cable.

Adjusting play in the clutch lever

• Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
• Push back sleeve 1.
• Loosen lock nut 2.
• Adjust the play in the clutch level A by turning adjusting screw 3.

Guideline

• Tighten lock nut 2.
• Position bellows 1.

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