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Tom Arch
Junior Member
Username: Tomarch
Post Number: 13
Registered: 07-2006
Posted From: 72.75.247.171
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 07:15 am: | 
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I have a 2003 max IV with a 25 kohler, when I come to a stop the primary clutch sticks, I here like a pop when it kicks out. I check the idle and thats ok. my freind has the same problem with his. |
Mike Maroni
Advanced Member
Username: Micmac
Post Number: 131
Registered: 07-2005
Posted From: 162.84.77.67
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 08:40 am: |
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Tom,
I've noticed that there seems to be a lack of responses when it comes to clutch issues. It is surprising to me seeing as it is probably the most important piece of the drive system and almost universally used for all AATVs. Maybe it's as much of a mystery to everyone else as it is to me.
Anyhow I did this with mine this past weekend. I cleaned the inside of the clutch with engine degrease followed by brake parts cleaner followed blowing compressed air through to make sure it was all out and dry. Then I lubricated the inside with a dry film lubrication. Comet clutches makes a specific lube for this application. My clutch seemed to work better after this treatment. Be careful not to get the cleaners on the belt I used belt dressing on it afterward just in case.
Good Luck
Mike |
Mike Cummings
Intermediate Member
Username: Hydromike
Post Number: 59
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 141.149.254.227
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 09:06 am: |
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Aside from lubricating all the moving internals of the clutch with a dry lubricant (powdered graphite, for example), a belt that is exceesisvelly worn, or too small can cause a clutch to compress too far and become locked in the engaged posistion. This has happend to me with both Salsbury and Comet Clutches. I'm assuming taht with a 2003 machine the belt hasn't (and probably shouldn't) need replacement unless there are high hours or extreme conditions you're operating in. A clutch lube job and a belt replacement would be a good and inexpensive start...
Good luck!
~mike |
Marc Stobinski
Intermediate Member
Username: Jerseybigfoot
Post Number: 55
Registered: 06-2000
Posted From: 68.193.116.132
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 07:18 am: |
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Just a couple of points.
Too much Comet spray lube is not a good thing. It tends to cake up. Just a lite coat is enough.
you may want to use some WD-40 occasionally to keep thing from rusting. A good cleaning prior to re-lubing is the best solution.
For Older machines with an unknown history the best thing to do is buy a clutch tool to disassemble, clean and lube the unit off the machine.
Corrosion and wear on the driven end bushing will not allow the unit to shift properly. Worn out rollers and bushings on the drive end will also effect it performance. |
Tom Arch
Junior Member
Username: Tomarch
Post Number: 14
Registered: 07-2006
Posted From: 72.75.247.171
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 06:52 am: |
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I took the clutch off and took it apart and cleaned and lubed it, it woorks alot better. Thanks for all the input. |
TriCountytrail
Member
Username: Tricountytrail
Post Number: 20
Registered: 02-2006
Posted From: 72.75.193.150
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 10:39 am: |
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The springs in the clutch control when the pulleys engage. This is based on engine RPM.
The pop you here is the clutch disengageing. If this is not happening it could be dirty inside or the idle is to high. Belt free play is also a big factor. put the tranny in neutra on a level surface give it some gas the belt should go fully into the secondary( large) pulley this is top speed then release throttle, it should quickly come back to the top and the clutch should disengage you will here that pop. Try turning down your idle. |
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