Honda XL700V Owner's Manual page 59

4. Remove the right side cowl (page 74).
5. Loosen the lock nut (5) at the lower end
of the cable. Turn the adjusting nut (6)
to obtain the specified freeplay. Tighten
the lock nut and check the adjustment.
6. Start the engine, pull in the clutch lever
and shift into gear. Make sure the
engine does · n ot stall and the motorcycle
does not creep. Gradually release the
clutch lever and open the throttle. The
motorcycle should begin to move
smoothly and accelerate gradually.
(5) Lock nut
(6) Adjusti ng nut
CD
(A) Inc rease freeplay
(8) Decrease freeplay
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained
or the clutch does not work correctly, see
your Honda dealer.
Other Checks:
Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs
of wear that could cause sticking or
failure.
Lubricate the clutch cable with a
commercially available cable lubricant to
prevent premature wear and corrosion.
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