Linhai ATV 260 Service Manual page 273

CHAPTER 6 TRANSMISSION
along with sprocket and chain.
13.Prior to reinstalling the cover make sure
the mating cover surfaces are clean and
dry, and shafts are fully seated in
transmission case. Apply silicon to
mating surfaces.
14. Reinstall main cover and torque bolts in a
cross pattern in 3 step to 14 ft.lbs. (20Nm).
15. Install new input shaft seal.
16. Install drain plug with a new sealing
washer. Torque drain plug to 14 ft.lb. (19Nm).
17. Install transmission and add 80W/90 oil in
the recommended
Maintenance Chapter.
18. Install gear indicator switches. Apply
TM
Loctite 242 (blue) to threads of switch
screws and torque to 13-16 in. lbs. (1.5-1.9
Nm).
6.10 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST
Check the following items when shifting difficulty is encountered
Idle speed adjustment
Transmission oil type/quality
Driven clutch (CVT) deflection
Loose fasteners on rod ends
Loose fasteners on gear shift box
Worn rod ends, clevis pins, or pivot arm bushings
Linkage rod adjustment and rod end positioning
Shift selector rail travel
*Worn, broken or damaged internal transmission components
Check the following items when transmission locked
Gear shifter malfunction (Selector lever end come out from slides notches), engage the
Hi and Lo Gear at the same time.
*NOTE : To determine if shifting difficulty or problem is caused by an internal transmission
problem , isolate the transmission by disconnecting linkage rods from transmission bell cranks .
Manually select each gear range at the transmission bell crank, and test ride vehicle. If it
functions properly, the problem is outside the transmission.
If transmission problem remains, disassemble transmission and inspect all gear dogs for wear
(rounding), damage. Inspect all bearings, circlips, thrust washers and shafts for wear.
amount. Refer to
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 07.0
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