24 --- Clutch slip
No clutch lever play. Adjust clutch according to the procedure in Major Service - Check and adjust the clutch.
Clutch plate worn or warped. Overhaul clutch assembly,
replacing plate if necessary.
See Chapter 2 - Clutch.
Pressure or cover plates worn or warped. Overhaul clutch
assembly, replacing plates if necessary.
See Chapter 2 - Clutch.
Clutch spring broken or worn. An old or heat-damaged (from slipping clutch) spring should be replaced with a new one.
Clutch inner cable snagging. Caused by a frayed cable or kinked outer cable. Replace the cable with a new one. Repair of a frayed cable is not advised.
Clutch release mechanism defective. Worn or damaged parts in the clutch release mechanism could include the pushrod, thrust bearing or piston. Replace parts as necessary.
Oil leaking on to clutch plate. Dismantle clutch (Chapter 2 - Clutch) renew clutch plate, wash off all traces of oil and trace source of leak. If the leak is from the engine, refer to Chapter 1 - Engine, if from the gearbox, refer to Chapter 3 - Gearbox.
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