Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual page 44

0B-17 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Clutch Cable Play Inspection and Adjustment
Inspect clutch cable play
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect and adjustment the clutch cable play "a" as
follows:
1) Remove the secondary gear case cover and frame
side lower cover. Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal
and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-3)".
2) Remove the clutch cable holder (1) with the clutch
cable.
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3) Inspect the clutch release arm play "a".
Clutch release arm play "a"
STD: 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Limit: 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
4) If the clutch release arm play "a" less than the
service limit, adjust the clutch release screw as
follows.
a) Drain engine oil. Refer to "Engine Oil and Filter
Replacement (Page 0B-11)".
b) Remove the exhaust pipes and mufflers. Refer to
"Exhaust Pipe / Muffler Removal and Installation
in Section 1K (Page 1K-9)".
c) Remove the clutch cover. Refer to "Clutch
Removal in Section 5C (Page 5C-4)".
d) Loosen the lock-nut (2) and turn in the release
screw (3) to feel resistance.
e) From that position, turn out the release screw (3)
B822H10206030 1 turn and tighten the lock-nut (2) securely by
holding the release screw (3).
Clutch release screw
1 turn back
f) Install the clutch cover and muffler. Refer to
"Clutch Installation in Section 5C (Page 5C-6)"
and "Exhaust Pipe / Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K (Page 1K-9)".
g) Pour engine oil. Refer to "Engine Oil and Filter
Replacement (Page 0B-11)".
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5) Install the clutch cable holder (1).
" a "
6) Loosen the lock-nut (4).
7) Turn in the adjuster (5) until 3 - 5 mm (0.1 - 0.2 in) "b"
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as shown in the figure.
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3
1
"b"
5
4
"b": 3 – 5 mm (0.1 – 0.2 in)
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