Check Clutch Driven Plate

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Fig 1: Checking Clutch Driven Plate

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Check clutch driven plate.

Dry and blow clutch driven plate clean.
Clutch driven plate should not be oily or dirty.

Check for signs of wear, damage from overheating, cracking or other defects.

Change the clutch driven plate if there are no radial grooves left on the friction coating.