BlueBird H742G - Manual (Page 17)

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Figure 12
Maintenance and Service Instructions
Clutch Cable Removal and Replacement
1. Turn off engine and remove old clutch cable.
2. Route new cable through the hole at the rear
of housing.
3. Attach clutch cable to the bracket on the
spring on the idler assembly, then connect
opposite end of cable to the S hook.
4. Adjust cable to obtain ¾” to1 ¼” extension of
the clutch spring when clutch is engaged.
(see Figure 12).
Throttle Cable Removal and
Replacement:
Model 742 Honda Engine Only
1. Before removing your old cable measure the
amount of cable extending past the cable
screw.
2. Remove the old throttle cable and route the
new cable through the guide hole at the rear
of the housing.
3. Insert the new cable through the cable screw
to the measurement obtained in step 1 and
tighten. This is only an approximate setting,
some additional adjustment may be required,
see page 12 for cable adjustment.
4. Attach the new adjuster bracket to the spring
on the throttle/clutch lever.
NOTE: As the cable length increases between
the cable screw and adjuster nut the
engine speed decreases. If engine speeds
too low, the engine will stall as the clutch
engages. As the cable length decreases
between the cable screw and adjuster
nut, the engine speed will increase. If
engine speed is too high, the controlled
start will be lost.
Chain Removal and Replacement
1. Turn off engine.
2. Remove the drive guard.
3. Loosen chain idler adjustment bolt and lock nut.
4. Remove master link and remove chain.
5. Inspect and align sprockets. (see Figure 13).
Check set screws. (Double set screws for
wheel and rotor sprocket).
6. Install new chain from top (drive sprocket
side) and route in accordance with Figure 14.
NOTE: Chain is most easily connected just
behind the front drive wheel sprocket.
7. Install master link with pin plate on engine
side of chain with keeper plate installed on
outboard side. Install clip with split to front of
machine.
Figure 13