Session 2: Clutch Maintenance and Adjustment
Unit 6: Regular Maintenance of Transmission System
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Fill in the blanks
1. Clutch is used for ……………. and ……………. power.
Ans: engaging, disengaging
2. The clutch free play for four-wheelers is generally………………
Ans: 20–30 mm
3. Clutch unit is fixed between ………….. and ………………
Ans: engine, gearbox
B. Multiple choice questions
1. A clutch must also transmit total engine…………..
(a) torque
(b) power
(c) fuel
(d) resistance
Ans: (a) torque
2. In a two-wheeler first check the free play of clutch lever, whichshould be……………
(a) 10-12 mm
(b) 50-60 mm
(c) 100-150 mm
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a) 10-12 mm
3. Stretch the outer cable or sleeve by turning the tubular screw(adjustment unit) anti-clockwise to……………..
(a) reduce the free play
(b) increase the free play
(c) neutralise free play
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a) reduce the free play
4. The clutch free play for four-wheelers is generally…………………. at the clutch pedal
(a) 15-20 mm
(b) 20-30 mm
(c) 40-50 mm
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) 20-30 mm
C. Answer the following questions
1. What is the importance of clutch?
Ans: The clutch is important because it allows smooth engagement anddisengagement of engine power, helps in starting the vehicle, changing gearssmoothly, stopping the vehicle without stalling the engine, and protects thetransmission system.
2. What are the effects of binding in clutch?
Ans: Binding in clutch causes difficulty in gear shifting, jerky vehiclemovement, increased wear of clutch components, poor vehicle control, andpossible damage to the gearbox.
