General; Maintenance; Clutch Adjustment - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 09 (CLUTCH)

GENERAL

NOTE: For a better understanding, the following
illustrations are taken with engine out of vehicle.
To perform the following instructions, it is not nec-
essary to remove engine from vehicle.
Always disconnect the BLACK (-) wire from the
battery before working the engine.
WARNING
Always disconnect BLACK (-) cable first and
reconnect last.
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded
views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS
fer to
APPLICATION
at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, cotter pin, etc.) must be replaced
with new ones.
Hoses or cables removed or disconnected must
be installed and routed at the same place.
CAUTION: Locking ties removed during a pro-
cedure must be replaced and installed at the
same location.

MAINTENANCE

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: The X package model is equipped with
a quick cable adjuster, therefore, there is no lock
nut with this type of adjuster. Procedure for the
clutch cable are the same for both types except
that details regarding the lock nut must be ignore.
The clutch lever nominal free play is 10 to 15 mm
(3/8 to 5/8 in), refer to next photo.
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CLUTCH LEVER — NOMINAL FREE PLAY
A. 10 to 15 mm (3/8 to 5/8 in)
If there is too much free play (more than 15 mm
(5/8 in), adjustment can be performed at the han-
dlebar using clutch lever cable adjuster. Refer to
ADJUSTMENT AT CLUTCH LEVER
If free play is lost, then clutch release cover screw
LOCTITE
and
must be adjusted for enough free play. Refer to
ADJUSTMENT AT CLUTCH COVER
Perform adjustments accordingly.
Adjustment at Clutch Lever
specifications
Loosen cable adjuster lock nut.
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1. Lock nut
Turn cable adjuster until proper dimension is ob-
tained.
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1. Cable adjuster
below.
further.
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