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  1. 12-25-2010, 11:01 PM #1
    liltony910
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    Clutch

    I can't turn the adjusting screw for the clutch on a 1985 250es. Any ideas on how to loosen it. I tried WD-40 already.
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  2. 12-25-2010, 11:19 PM #2
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    loosen the lock nut first....
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  3. 12-26-2010, 10:32 AM #3
    liltony910
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    i already loosen the lock nut but the screw is still tight
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  4. 12-26-2010, 10:45 AM #4
    200XMichigan
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    You are supposed to turn it counterclockwise.
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  5. 12-26-2010, 10:54 AM #5
    liltony910
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    i managed to loosen it with a vise. just wondering does the trike have a clutch cable or do i apply the brakes when shifting from neutral
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  6. 12-26-2010, 08:28 PM #6
    200XMichigan
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    Once you broke it free did is spin freely? And it felt like it was adjusted properly? Oddly enough I went to adjust the clutch on the 250ES I just got and it is the same way. There is no need to apply the brakes when you shift, just let off the throttle some and shift. When downshifting I will use the rear brake just so the engine and tranny don't do all the work slowing it down.
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  7. 12-26-2010, 09:03 PM #7
    liltony910
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    I followed the steps in the manual. I turned it counter clockwise until resistance was felt and then turned it clockwise 1/4 of a turn. Thanks for the help.
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  8. 12-27-2010, 10:17 AM #8
    200XMichigan
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    I mean once you broke the screw loose with the vise it turned smoothly?
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