1. Check:
Bent teeth
Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.

b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.
Checking the drive chain
Installing the drive chainChecking the clutch housing
1. Check:
Clutch housing dogs "1"
Damage/pitting/wear
Deburr the clutch
housing dogs or replace the clutch housing.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch housing dogs will cause erratic
clutch operation.
2. Check:
Bearing
Damage/wear Replace the
bearing and
clutch housin ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...
Checking the starter motor operation
1. Check:
Starter motor operation
Does not operate → Perform the electric
starting system troubleshooting, starting with
step 4.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-9.
a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and
starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".
W ...