It may take patience to get the hang of, but just take it easy and practice. You typically want to shift up in the higher rpm ranges or you will just bog down the engine.
For example, being in 4th gear but only going 5mph will give you no power, and you might even stall. To shift up, you have to let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever all the way. With your left foot, pull up on the shift lever into the next higher gear then let the clutch out and give it throttle.
Keep in mind when switching from 1st to 2nd you need to do a full click up to shift, a half click will put you in neutral. It is not necessary though. Because you can just let off the gas, pull in the clutch, shift, let go of clutch all together, and give it gas again.
To downshift you do the same steps except press down on the shifter with your left foot. Keep in mind that if you down shift at a high speed you will red line your engine and could cause damage.
Unlike shifting up through gears, you can shift down through multiple gears at a time depending on how much you slowed down. This is the easiest part, but the most important, you should definitely know how to stop before you even try riding an ATV with a clutch. Now you can let off the clutch and the engine will idle. The front brake is applied by using the front brake lever on the right side of the handle bars.
Some people never even touch their rear brakes at all, which is fine. To use your rear brakes apply the foot brake by your right foot. The rear brake becomes more useful when you start to learn more advanced braking and cornering, or if you just like to skid to a stop.
As always, remember to wear proper safety gear. Now keep on practicing that drill over and over again until you feel comfortable with it and before you know it, you will be able to start from a complete stop without even thinking twice about it. You can always give the vehicle plenty of gas as long as you release the clutch slowly to where the quad inches along. The key is to inch your way forward. Front lifts upward — you are giving it too much gas and releasing the clutch too quickly. Give the engine a healthy amount of gas but remember to release the clutch slowly so that the quad moves forward gently.
When you hear and feel the engine struggling, the gear has reached its maximum speed and you need to shift. Pull the clutch in and shift the gear up to 2 nd. Neutral — you can simply throw you quad into neutral and come to a stop by applying the brakes.
By constantly downshifting and applying the brake at the same time you can come to a quicker stop. But first, lets go over the basics. Too thin a stack may result in slippage, while too thick a stack may cause drag. Install the pressure plates, checking to see if your ATV has a dot, arrow, or notch marked by the factory, they line up for proper function of the pressure plate.
These marks are on some models but not all of them. The marks are on the clutch hub and pressure plate. Also, be sure to check the pressure plate along with the backing plate the two surfaces the friction plates touch for wear and flatness.
An uneven or worn surface can ruin your clutch. When installing the clutch springs, visually inspect your springs for uniformity and tension. Check your service manual for spring length. Weak springs can cause slipping—especially at high rpm.
Check the release mechanisms are properly working and do not show excessive wear. This can cause improper clutch adjustment, dragging, hard to find neutral, or hard shifting problems. Lube cable, lever pivot and actuator, as needed.
Check the cable is routed correctly and has no sharp bends or binding when turning the front wheels from side to side. Remember, smooth operation will allow you to properly adjust the clutch. Be sure to torque all bolts to factory service manual specs. Use a new gasket when putting the clutch cover on, making sure to clean the gasket surface first. Remember, the heavier the oil viscosity, the more the clutch plates tend to stick or drag when cold. Cable end fittings should be kept clean and lubed with a light grease or oil.
If you wish to lube the internal cable, use a silicone spray, Teflon spray, or dri-slide, etc. Do not use heavy oils or grease that can attract dirt. How about when it comes to cleaning the clutch plates?
Be sure to soak the plates in oil before re-installing them. Steel drive plates can also be scuffed with Scotch Brite or bead blasted to help seat them in. Polaris Ranger XP You might also like More from author. Prev Next. Follow Us dirtwheelsmag. Close this module. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
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