hey everybody! brand new to the from here so il say hi and cut to the chase[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] i have an 88 lt230e quadrunner. it is the same as a quadsport only electric start with a 5 speed autoclutch tranny. im very experienced with manual clutch type units with lots of mechanical background. the problem is that the ol girl slipps a bit to easily if you hit the gas a little too hard in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears. im just wondering if these autoclutches can be adjusted for wear or do i need to replace the whole clutch??? any advice, tips or links would be helpful. thanx in advance!! [img]i/expressions/beer.gif[/img]

 

Welcome! There should be a stud with a slot cut into the end of it and a locknut on the right side of the engine close to the footpeg. Possibly under a cover of some sort. The idea is to loosen the locknut a good bit and use a flat screwdriver to turn the stud. As you turn the stud, you can feel the shifter getting looser and tighter as the clutch engagement point is controlled by the stud. According to the manual.... "Turn stud clockwise 1/2 turn, then counterclockwise and stopping just as internal resistence is felt. Rotate stud clockwise 1/8 turn and retain position while tightening locknut." Play around with it for a while and if you still can't get the slipping to stop, you may need new clutch springs and/or plates. Also, you cannot use regular car oil "SL" in these wet clutch engines or the clutch will slip. You have to use "SF" or older. Walmart has the Accell brand oil for $1.24 a qt that is SF rated. It says for 1988 and older vehicles right on the bottle.

After 20 yrs, I'm sure you could use a new set of springs. You could take the clutch off and wipe to old oil off the plates and place washers under the springs... Or just replace the springs (they're cheap). I'm sure a combination of wrong oil and weak springs is your trouble.

 

ok thanx very much for the info. ill check the adjustment as you described and change the oil first and see if that helps. i just got the quad a year ago and i know its cliched, but it really was my grandmothers machine since brand new and this thing is completely mint.... no joke!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] it hasnt been abused at all, but i think the oil type issue may be significant also because im not sure if my grandfather knew about the specific oil type required for this application..... i didnt. and im not sure whats in it now. i know i should have changed the oil when i first got it but he just serviced it right before i got it. this thing is still on original sprockets and chain, bearings and everything. thats how mint it is. just a put-put trail rider on their 110 acres. anyhow, il check those out and let you know how it went. i really appreciate the info! thanx!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

No trouble. After such an easy life, I'm tempted to think the primary clutch could be worn. If someone putts around in a high gear for years n years, that puts a lot of wear on the primary clutch. The secondary (the one you're adjusting) is just needed to shift gears.