CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Switch
INSPECTION
1. CLUTCH START SWITCH
1. Perform the following inspections. If the clutch start switch does not operate normally, adjust the switch, and check it again. Clutch Switch > ADJUSTMENT">
• Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed.
• Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed.
2. When the clutch start switch does not operate normally even if it is adjusted, check the clutch start switch for continuity.
(1) Remove the clutch start switch. Clutch Switch > REMOVAL">
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
Condition | Terminal No. | Specified resistance |
ON | No. 1 — No. 2 | Less than 1 ? |
OFF | No. 1 — No. 2 | 1 M? or more |

(3) Check that the switch is turned on and off in dimension L.
Dimension L:
9 — 10 mm (0.35 — 0.39 in)

(A) | ON |
(B) | OFF |
(4) Install the clutch start switch. Clutch Switch > INSTALLATION">
2. CLUTCH SWITCH
1. Check the clutch switch for continuity.
(1) Disconnect the connector of clutch switch.
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch. If the resistance is not within the specification, check the clutch stroke and installation condition, and check the clutch switch again.
Condition | Terminal No. | Specified resistance |
When clutch pedal is depressed | No. 1 — No. 2 | 1 M? or more |
When the clutch pedal is not depressed | No. 1 — No. 2 | Less than 1 ? |

2. When the clutch switch does not operate normally even if the clutch stroke and installation condition are normal, check the clutch switch for continuity.
(1) Remove the clutch switches. Clutch Switch > REMOVAL">
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
Condition | Terminal No. | Specified resistance |
ON | No. 1 — No. 2 | Less than 1 ? |
OFF | No. 1 — No. 2 | 1 M? or more |

(3) Check that the switch is turned on and off in dimension L.
Dimension L:
5 — 6.5 mm (0.2 — 0.26 in)

(A) | ON |
(B) | OFF |
(4) Install the clutch switch. Clutch Switch > INSTALLATION">
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