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The clutch. It is one of those things that everyone talks about, but no one bothers to illustrate. What does it mean when someone says that you need to "get a feel for the clutch?" An ATV's manual clutch is a complicated system, but it isn't that complicated to understand.
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Plus, "getting a feel for the clutch" is actually quite easy; it doesn't have to be a daunting task. This article will try to take some of the mystery about what the ATV's clutch is for and how to get used to it in different situations. So, no matter if you are a seasoned vet or a newer rider graduating to a manual-clutch ATV, read and learn.
What Is The Clutch?
In order to properly use the clutch, we first have to understand what the clutch is, and what it does. The clutch is not a single thing, rather it is a few items working together to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. As you know, the engine, when it is running, never stops. But you may want the ATV to stop, yet still keep the engine running. There are two ways to do this. You can either shift the transmission into neutral, or...
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