Honda CRF250RL 2017 Owner's Manual page 84

Clutch Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay
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# Major Adjustment
If the minor clutch cable adjuster is threaded
out near its limit, or the correct freeplay
cannot be obtained, attempt adjustment with
the major clutch cable adjuster.
Pull back the rubber dust cover. Loosen
1.
the minor lock nut and turn the minor
clutch cable adjuster all the way in (to
provide maximum freeplay). Tighten the
minor lock nut. Install the rubber dust
cover.
Loosen the major lock nut.
2.
Turn the major clutch cable adjuster until
3.
the clutch lever freeplay is 0.4 - 0.8 in (10
- 20 mm).
Tighten the major lock nut and check the
4.
clutch lever freeplay.
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
5.
and shift into gear. Make sure the engine
does not stall and the motorcycle does
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not creep. Gradually release the clutch
lever and open the throttle. Your
motorcycle should move smoothly and
accelerate gradually.
Major clutch cable adjuster
–
Major lock nut
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or
the clutch does not work correctly, see your
dealer.
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