now that the clutch cover is off

[Roseau River Rat]

2003 trx 350 foot shift

ok so the clutch cover is off...
the adjusting screw was actually screwed all the way in, so it was jammed .
no wonder i couldnt screw it in any further!!
so the way i see it ....it shifted like crap the way it was so logically...had it been screwed in the other direction it would have been pushing the internal plate tighter against the three little ball bearings on that shifter plate or whatever you call it so it should have shifted better?... that being said on the outside of the cover it says that turning the screw in that direction will decrease something...
DECREASE WHAT???? the free play on the pedal?...the clutch pressure??
so if i turn it in the direction of the decrease arrow, it should be easier to shift ,because there will be less free play in the lever therefore when i lift up on the pedal it should ( IN THEORY ) disengage the clutch more making it easier to engage the next gear??? yes?? no ???
i have searched up and down high and low through all the old posts on here for a proper explanation to this adjustment business and still cant get an exact explanation...
i know they say a quarter turn in after slight resistance is felt but i think that depends on the individual machine??
although i have read that some guys say more than a quarter turn is better??.........so anyway i am still confused but i guess i have to wait for the new adjusting screw to come in before i can put this thing back together again...a week or so ....any advice or other explanations out there??
Dan.......

[Williebee]

Originally Posted by Roseau River Rat

2003 trx 350 foot shift

ok so the clutch cover is off...
the adjusting screw was actually screwed all the way in, so it was jammed .
no wonder i couldnt screw it in any further!!
so the way i see it ....it shifted like crap the way it was so logically...had it been screwed in the other direction it would have been pushing the internal plate tighter against the three little ball bearings on that shifter plate or whatever you call it so it should have shifted better?... that being said on the outside of the cover it says that turning the screw in that direction will decrease something...
DECREASE WHAT???? the free play on the pedal?...the clutch pressure??
so if i turn it in the direction of the decrease arrow, it should be easier to shift ,because there will be less free play in the lever therefore when i lift up on the pedal it should ( IN THEORY ) disengage the clutch more making it easier to engage the next gear??? yes?? no ???
i have searched up and down high and low through all the old posts on here for a proper explanation to this adjustment business and still cant get an exact explanation...
i know they say a quarter turn in after slight resistance is felt but i think that depends on the individual machine??
although i have read that some guys say more than a quarter turn is better??.........so anyway i am still confused but i guess i have to wait for the new adjusting screw to come in before i can put this thing back together again...a week or so ....any advice or other explanations out there??
Dan.......

I don't know if you have a manual with the clutch adjustment that you followed , but the proper adjustment when adjusting the clutch is to turn in the direction of the arrow untill you fill a slight resistance is felt ( don't screw adjuster any farther after you feel the resistance ) ; you need to turn the adjuster screw in the opposite direction 1/4 then you must use a screw diver or proper tool to keep the adjuster from moving while you're tightening the locknut .

When you get the new ajusting screw and locknut just remember that you only screw adjustment screw in untill you feel a slight resistance then stop , then turn the justment screw the opposite direction 1/4 turn ; then while tightning adjustment screw with the right tool when tightning the locknut to keep adjustment screw from moving !

This should help you out , good luck with the adjustment and happy trail's !

williebee......

[JeffinTD]

The shaft of the adjustment screw froze in the bore in the front cover on my Foreman.

I'd hit that with some grease when you reassemble.

The adjustment procedure listed above is correct. Too little play can result in slipping.