Clutch - APRILIA Pegaso 650 Use And Maintenance

a
Make sure that there is a certain
clearance between the brake ad-
juster (5) and the point of con-
tact, to prevent the brake from remain-
ing operated and the co nsequ en t
untimely wear of the braking elements.
Clearance between brake adjuster and
point of contact: 0.5 ÷ 1 mm.
U
Lock the pump control rod by means of
the lock nut (6).
a
Check the braking efficiency.
If necessary, contact an APRILIA
Official Dealer.
After the adjustment, make sure that the
wheel rotates freely with released
brake.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH
c
Remember:
1 miles = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
Adjust the clutch every 6000 km and if the
engine stops or tends to advance when the
clutch lever is pulled and the gears are en-
gaged, or if the clutch slips causing a delay
in the acceleration in comparison with the
engine speed.
Carry out the adjustment by means of the
adjuster (1).
U
Withdraw the protection element (2).
U
Loosen the lock nut (3).
U
Rotate the adjuster (1) until the idle
stroke of the clutch lever is about 10 mm.
U
Tighten the lock nut (3) and check the
adjustment again.
U
Start the engine, see p. 30 (STARTING).
U
Operate the clutch completely and and
engage the 1st gear.
Make sure that the engine does not stop,
that the vehicle does not tend to advance
or that the clutch does not slip during the
acceleration phase or while the vehicle is
running.
a
If it is not possible to obtain a
correct adjustment or if the
clutch does not function proper-
ly, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.
c
Make sure that the clutch cable
is intact: it must not present flat-
tened parts and the sheath must not be
worn out in any point.
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