1986-1989 Honda TRX250 FourTrax 250R Service Manual, Page 77Get this manual
CLUTCHBALANCERGEARSHIFT LINKAGEKICK STARTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Clutch slips when accelerating No free play Discs worn Springs weak Clutch operation feels rough Outer drum slots rough Jumps out of gear Sh ift drum stopper arm damaged andl or return spring broken Kick starter slips Worn or damaged starter ratchet andor pinion gea Kick starter ratchet out of ratchet guide Kick starter pedal does not return Weak or damaged kick return spring Return spring hook out of place Excessive vibration Balancer installed incorrectly Vehicle creeps with clutch disengaged Too much free play Plates warped Excessive clutch lever pressure Clutch cable kinked, damaged or dirty Lifter mechanism damaged Clutch cable not routed properly Hard shifting Shift spindle pawl bent or damaged Shift spindle bent Faulty stopper arm Gearshift pedal does not return Bent gearshift spindle Broken shift spindle return spring