Troubleshooting - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
13-4
NOTE :
• Be sure the MIL is not blinking (No drivetrain DTG) before checking the fol(owing (page 16-13).
Excessive s hift s hoc k or abnormal noise when shifting sub-transmission (D-N-R)
1. Sh ift condition check
Check gear selector lever free play between the Neutral-Drive and Neutral-Reverse.
Is the freeplay the same for each gear?
NO - Faulty gearshift linkage (page 13-4).
YES - GO TO STEP 2.
2. Vehicle c reep check
Start the engine.
Shift the sub-transmission in Drive position with the brake applied.
Wait several seconds. Release the brake and check the vehicle condition .
Does the vehicle creep?
YES - Perform the inspection "Vehicle creeps when idling- (page 16-5) while applying the brake as same
manner as above.
NO - Adjust the selector cable (page 13-17).
Hard to s hift
Bent shift fork claw
Bent shift fork shaft
Damaged shift drum guide groove
Damaged shift fork guide pin
Damaged gearshift spindle and drum tee th
Damaged selector lever linkage
Improperly adjusted selector cable
Improperly installed gearshift spindle and drum
Trans mission jumps out of gear
Worn gear and shifter dogs
Worn gear shifter groove
Bent shift fork shaft
Broken shift drum stopper arm
Weak or broken stopper arm spring
Damaged shift drum cen ter plate