Title: Check the operation of the clutch, clutch brake, and gearshift.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Drive Train

Checking should include

- starting the engine
- depressing the clutch pedal and listening for abnormal noises
- shifting into gear and listening for abnormal noises
- looking at the pedal height and free travel
- ensuring proper clutch brake adjustment and operation.

ASE 1: II. Drive Train: B. Clutch (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which components could cause abnormal noises?
- What could be the cause of a squealing sound occurring when the clutch pedal is depressed with the engine running?
- What is the purpose of the clutch brake?
- What is the difference between a self-adjusting and a manual adjusting clutch?