Tao Tao Rhino 250 Clutch

ttrider24 · 01-04-2018, 08:49 PM

Hey guys,

I had my tao tao out today in the snow, have a plow on it and was trying to do some work. After a little while of using it the clutch was giving me troubles, then all of the sudden it just stopped working completely. Now I am able to change gears without pulling the clutch at all. Seems like either the clutch is stuck all the way in or its completely broken.

Its essentially acting as if I have pulled the clutch in all the time. I can start it while in any gear without holding the clutch and nothing else is working. It starts and runs fine just wont do anything when trying to drive it.

Any ideas?

Thank you

Adjuster · 01-04-2018, 10:42 PM

Did you check the cable and linkage? Is it frozen/stuck engaged?

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ttrider24 · 01-04-2018, 10:47 PM

I looked at the end of the clutch cable and can see the clutch lever being moved. It moves what seems to be properly. I would say it pivots an inch when I pull the clutch and goes back when I release it. I tried pushing the clutch lever father then where it rests but it won't go any further so I'm assuming it's properly released and there doesn't appear to be any extra slack when I release the lever so it's not like it's being stopped.

Mudflap · 01-05-2018, 05:55 AM

I suppose you could have burned up the clutch. Try removing the dip stick and smelling the oil. Does it smell burnt?

Stock gearing on the Rhino is too tall to do serious work like pushing snow IMO.

If the clutch is burned up you'll need to replace it, change the oil, and clean the oil screen and centrifugal filter. Complete clutch assemblies are cheap and a new set of clutch plates are even cheaper. Easy job too.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-05-2018, 08:10 AM

You may have worn the clutch or burnt it. As Mudflap stated check the oil for burnt smell. Did you adjust the clutch lever? It should have at least 1/8" play.

ttrider24 · 01-05-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

I suppose you could have burned up the clutch. Try removing the dip stick and smelling the oil. Does it smell burnt?

Stock gearing on the Rhino is too tall to do serious work like pushing snow IMO.

If the clutch is burned up you'll need to replace it, change the oil, and clean the oil screen and centrifugal filter. Complete clutch assemblies are cheap and a new set of clutch plates are even cheaper. Easy job too.

I purchased a whole new clutch assembly but while I'm waiting for that to come in I got to thinking. I'm essentially getting no power to the wheels at all. Could it be a transmission issue? It really feels like something is not connected because I am able to change gears without touching the clutch. But regardless of the gear I get no power since it's acting as if it's in neutral or like the clutch lever is being pulled in at all times.

ttrider24 · 01-29-2018, 03:02 PM

Going to have to revive this thread. I got the clutch in, got a manual to be able to take the engine apart, I got to the clutch but i cant get the gear off that is blocking it, i believe its the oil pump. I tried using the tool that is supposed to take off the castle like nut that is holding it down but no matter what i try it wont come off. I've managed to break the lug nut removal tool before the thing even budged.

Am i doing something wrong here? (obviously)

**JerryHawk250** · 01-29-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ttrider24

Going to have to revive this thread. I got the clutch in, got a manual to be able to take the engine apart, I got to the clutch but i cant get the gear off that is blocking it, i believe its the oil pump. I tried using the tool that is supposed to take off the castle like nut that is holding it down but no matter what i try it wont come off. I've managed to break the lug nut removal tool before the thing even budged.

Am i doing something wrong here? (obviously)

I'm assuming you are turning it counterclockwise to remove? it shouldn't be that tight.

01-04-2018, 08:49 PM	#1
ttrider24 Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4	Tao Tao Rhino 250 Clutch Hey guys, I had my tao tao out today in the snow, have a plow on it and was trying to do some work. After a little while of using it the clutch was giving me troubles, then all of the sudden it just stopped working completely. Now I am able to change gears without pulling the clutch at all. Seems like either the clutch is stuck all the way in or its completely broken. Its essentially acting as if I have pulled the clutch in all the time. I can start it while in any gear without holding the clutch and nothing else is working. It starts and runs fine just wont do anything when trying to drive it. Any ideas? Thank you
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01-05-2018, 08:10 AM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	You may have worn the clutch or burnt it. As Mudflap stated check the oil for burnt smell. Did you adjust the clutch lever? It should have at least 1/8" play. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 01-05-2018 at 09:22 AM.
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01-04-2018, 10:42 PM	#2
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Did you check the cable and linkage? Is it frozen/stuck engaged? /
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01-04-2018, 10:47 PM	#3
ttrider24 Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4	I looked at the end of the clutch cable and can see the clutch lever being moved. It moves what seems to be properly. I would say it pivots an inch when I pull the clutch and goes back when I release it. I tried pushing the clutch lever father then where it rests but it won't go any further so I'm assuming it's properly released and there doesn't appear to be any extra slack when I release the lever so it's not like it's being stopped.
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01-05-2018, 05:55 AM	#4
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	I suppose you could have burned up the clutch. Try removing the dip stick and smelling the oil. Does it smell burnt? Stock gearing on the Rhino is too tall to do serious work like pushing snow IMO. If the clutch is burned up you'll need to replace it, change the oil, and clean the oil screen and centrifugal filter. Complete clutch assemblies are cheap and a new set of clutch plates are even cheaper. Easy job too.
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01-29-2018, 03:02 PM	#7
ttrider24 Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4	Going to have to revive this thread. I got the clutch in, got a manual to be able to take the engine apart, I got to the clutch but i cant get the gear off that is blocking it, i believe its the oil pump. I tried using the tool that is supposed to take off the castle like nut that is holding it down but no matter what i try it wont come off. I've managed to break the lug nut removal tool before the thing even budged. Am i doing something wrong here? (obviously)
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