Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 125

DRIVE CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Condition Remedy
Drive clutch engages before 1 . I ncorrect spring. 1 . Check specifications for
specified RPM. correct spring .
2.
Weak spring.
2.
Check spring pressure.
3.
I ncorrect weights.
3.
Check specifications for
correct weights.
Drive clutch engages after 1. I ncorrect spring .
1. Check specifications for
specified RPM.
correct spring.
2.
I ncorrect weights.
2.
Check specifications for
correct weights.
3.
Dirty clutch.
3.
Clean clutch.
4. Worn (flat spots) rollers
4. Replace rollers and ramps.
and ramps.
5. Bushing in cover housing
5. Replace appropriate
and moveable sheave worn
component(s) - see Parts
excessively on in side
Manual.
diameter.
Maximum drive clutch RPM 1. Weights too light.
1. Check specifications for
too high.
correct weights.
2.
I ncorrect ramps (ramp
2. Check specifications for
angle too steep at top). correct ramps.
Maximum drive clutch RPM
1 . Weights too heavy.
1 . Check specifications for
too low.
correct weights.
2.
I ncorrect ramps (ramp
2.
Check specifications for
angle too flat at top).
correct ramps.
Shift up through midrange 1.
Weights too heavy.
1.
Check specifications for
takes place too quickly.
correct weights.
2.
I ncorrect ramps (ramp
2. Check specifications for
angle too steep) .
correct ramps.
3. Drive clutch spring too
3. Check spring pressure.
weak .
4.
Driven pulley spring
4. Increase driven pulley
preload too loose.
spring preload.
5. Driven pulley spring too
5. Replace driVen pulley
weak.
spring.
Shift up through midrange
1.
Weights too light.
1 .
Check specifications for
takes place too slowly .
correct weights.
2. Incorrect ramps (ramp
2.
Check specifications for
angle too flat).
correct ramps.
3. Drive clutch spring too
3. Check spring pressure.
strong.
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