Clutch Adjustment - BRP Johnson 4HP Service Manual

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CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment procedure
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Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug in
order to eliminate the chance of accidental engine
starting.
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To prevent injury from the propeller blades, wear
gloves.
1. Loosen the rod connecting plate bolt approximately one
turn.
2. Shift the clutch lever to the Neutral position.
3. Move the shift rod so the push rod is exactly on the Neu-
tral position A of the shift cam while rotating the propeller
clockwise by hand.
4. Tighten the plate bolt to the specified torque.
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Rod connecting plate bolt:
11 N·m (1.1 kg-m; 8.0 lb-ft)
5. Make sure that the clutch lever engages with the For-
ward, Neutral or Reverse gear by rotating the propeller
clockwise by hand while shifting the clutch lever.
8-16
1. Clutch lever
2. Rod connecting
plate bolt
3. Shift rod
4. Push rod
5. Shift cam