Vermeer bc1000 Chipper. After starting it won't engage clutch plate won't stop

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go to this http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-rt1-19701971_model8356/partslist/A-09.html and then click on "view big image", this will give you a diagram of the clutch etc,, the adjustment (No. 26) may need looking at, or (No.11,12,) have broken.Basically you turn 26 in (clockwise) untill you feel light resistance then back off 1/2 turn (been years since i worked on one of these!) this should give you freeplay, have you just got the bike?, and do you think it has been stripped lately(ie the clutch). PS I am not affiliated with the web site i offered above, just a handy reference for you maybe? cheers

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The drive belt may be the wrong size if there is no play in the clutch. I have a 10 hp, but there is a common manual for the 10 and 8. My belt is a 4L380.

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well if you ring up jhon from vermeer he wll send it out to your address.

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Go to Vermeer.com and put in the model number and serial number. Vermeer will send you an operaters manual, parts breakdown and repair manual for free.

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Here is a link to Vermeer, they should be able to assist you with a diagram or PDF manual.
www.vermeer.com