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Clutch: Adjustments

Clutch Pedal and Clutch Pedal Position Switch Adjustment

NOTE:
^ The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
^ If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and push rod, the release bearing is held against the diaphragm spring, which can result in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.





1. Loosen locknut (A), and back off the adjusting bolt (B) until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C).
2. Loosen locknut (D), and turn the push rod (E) in or out to get the specified stroke (F) and height (G) at the clutch pedal.
Clutch Pedal Stroke: 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inch)
Clutch Pedal Height: 192 mm (7.56 inch) to the floor
3. Tighten locknut (D).
4. Turn the adjusting bolt (B) in until it contacts the clutch pedal (C).
5. Turn the adjusting bolt (B) in an additional 3/4 to 1 turn.
6. Tighten locknut (A).
7. Loosen locknut (H) and the clutch interlock switch (I).
8. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
9. Release the clutch pedal 15 - 20 mm (0.59 - 0.79 inch) from the fully depressed position, and hold it there. Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (I) so that the engine will start with the clutch pedal in this position.
10. Tighten locknut(H).