Functional Check

1. The clutch cable adjustment mechanism must be undamaged.
2. Depress the clutch pedal approx. 5 times.

Clutch Cable:

3. Move the clutch release lever approx. 10 mm (0.39 in.) in the direction opposite to that of normal travel (arrow).
4. Clutch release lever must move freely.

NOTE:
- When checking the clutch operation, observe the following points in order to avoid premature and unnecessary replacement of the clutch cable:

^ Always depress the clutch pedal at least 5 times before repeating the operation check.
^ The cable should be replaced only when the release lever can no longer be pushed down.

If the functional check of the clutch cable adjusting mechanism cannot be carried out as described, it is possible that the mechanism has been damaged by mishandling (example: pulling on the cable sleeve).

SYMPTOM:
The clutch release lever cannot move in the return direction, even after operating the clutch pedal several times.

The malfunctioning adjustment mechanism will cause misadjustment leading to clutch slippage and premature clutch wear.

NOTE:
- Replacing the cable is to be avoided if possible.

- If possible, make the clutch adjusting mechanism operational again as described in the repair procedure.