Clutch - Fantic Motor Caballero 50 Owner's Manual

PRECAUTIONS
High speed tends to open the tyre pressure
valves (due to the centrifugal force generated by
wheel rotation). Correctly closed pressure valve
nipples prevent a sudden drop in pressure of the
tyres.
Check that the pressure valves always have caps
fitted on them.
New tyres are covered with a slippery coating
that disappears after the first few kilometres; ride
with caution during this period.
Do not grease the tyres with unsuitable liquid
and do not clean them with petrol or any other
diluent.
If the tyres are old, even if not completely
smooth, they could harden and no longer guar-
antee good roadholding. In this case they must
be changed.
Take great care when removing/fitting tyres to
avoid scratching or damaging the rims with the
tools and the vices.
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CLUTCH

TIPS
The clutch must be adjusted if:
- the vehicle tends to move forward with the
clutch pressed and the gear engaged (in this
case the clutch does not disengage);
- upon starting or during running, when re-
leasing the clutch the engine revs excessively
and delays in transferring movement to the
rear wheel (the clutch binds and therefore
slips).
Adjustment is made using the adjusting screw
(1) located on the clutch connection to the han-
dlebar.
ADJUSTMENT
This model is fitted with two adjustment devices
for the length of the clutch cable.
Periodically check correct adjustment of the
clutch cable, ensuring that the travel without
load of the control lever is 3-4 mm.
If this measurement is different, use the control
lever adjusting screw (1) or the relative adjust-
ing screw on the engine case to carry out the
adjustment.
CONTROL
Start the engine, see page 72 (STARTING). Pull
the clutch control lever as far as it will go and
engage first gear. Release the clutch and at the
same time throttle with moderation.
Check that:
- upon releasing the clutch the vehicle makes
a smooth start without any of the previously
listed problems, see "TIPS";
To prevent the clutch cable from corroding and
early wear, it is as well to lubricate it with a suit-
able lubricant.
NOTE: check the whole length of the clutch ca-
ble for damage; the sheath must present no slits,
cuts, crushing or wear. If any one of these defects
is to be found, have the clutch cable replaced by
a FANTIC MOTOR Dealer.