I bought this quad used a few months ago so I am not sure how the shifter is supposed to actually feel. I have worked with my dealer on a few issues and feel confident in their ability. When I test rode the quad he actually rode this one out to the test area for me while I rode a 300 so I know he felt the shifter.

Any way, the thing actually shifts just fine. What gets me is the shift seems a little hard. I don't have to stomp the shifter to make it shift but it is rather, well solid. I do shift with my thumb off the gas. What concerns me is there is a rather noticeable click into each gear. I want to say the clutch feels like it is not fully disengaging the motor. On the flip side the quad can idle just fine in first gear and not want to pull itself forward. Also, from time to time there is a slight snag trying to pull the transmission into reverse. A little wiggle on the reverse handle and it will drop in smoothly.

Any thoughts folks?

Brent

 

I also have a 01 400. Sounds like your cat is shifting normally. Did the dealer check the clutch adjustment? Quite quick to do, and should be checked periodically. Recently changed over to Amzoil synthetic 4 cycle oil (10w40) the 400 seems to like it! Costs a bit more but is "wet clutch safe". The 400 has been a pretty good atv so far only about 1400 miles on it.

 

No, they did not check it to the best of my knowledge. I bought it with less than a 1000 mile on it, right now it is just a hair over 1K. I have another quad (A yamaha) I was going to do a oil change and clutch adj. on today and thought I would take a look at the cat while I am out there. I have not looked in the manual yet but I don't recall a procedure as to how to adjust the auto clutch. Is there one in there? If not, how do you do it?

Thanks,

Brent

 

From the Service manual: To adjust the clutch, use the following procedure.
1. Using an impact driver, (Makes it easier) remove the screws (2) securing the cover (located to the left of the oil fill plug) and remove the cover. The cover has an o-ring on it take care not to forget about it.
2. Loosen the jam nuts securing adjustment screw #1 ( which when your looking at them straight on will be the screw on the right hand side) and loosen the jam nut on adjustment screw #2 (this is the screw on the left most side).
3. Rotate adjustment screw #1 COUNTERCLOCKWISE until it stops. Note: screw should turn fairly easily so dont force it once it stops.
4. Rotate adjustment screw #2 (the left one) alternately clockwise and counterclockwise to ensure free movement without binding; then lock the jam nut securing adjustment screw #2.
5. Rotate adjustment screw #1 (the one on the right). CLOCKWISE 1/8 turn; then lock the jam nut securing adjustment screw #1.

and thats it. pretty quick to do. you might want to put a thin film on the O-ring just help keep it from drying out when you put the cover back on. An impact driver does help in removing the cover. the screws can be pretty tight at first. and you wont be as likely to "round em out". Hope this helps you out.

 

Great, just what I needed! I did my Yamaha last night, a little easier buy much the same. On it there is just one adj. screw and it is not under a cover.

Thanks,

Brent

 

I was re-reading it again, got a question:

>4. Rotate adjustment screw #2 (the left one) alternately clockwise and counterclockwise to ensure free >movement without binding; then lock the jam nut securing adjustment screw #2.

Is there any particular place I have to stop this screw? The other goes to reistance then back off an 1/8th turn. It just seems odd to make sure it has free play.

Brent

 

tighten the locknut at the approximate center point of the free play.