Signs of a Bad Secondary Clutch

Don't Let Your Ride Get Cranky: Spotting Bad Secondary Clutch Symptoms Alright, let's talk shop for a minute. If you own an ATV, UTV, snowmobile, or even some golf carts and small vehicles, you've probably heard the term "clutch" thrown around. But we're not always talking about the one you stomp with your left foot in a manual car. For many of us, especially with these recreational machines, we're dealing with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) system, and that means we've got a primary clutch and a secondary clutch. These two work together in a beautiful, synchronized dance to get power from your engine to your wheels smoothly and efficiently. ...

December 6, 2025 · 8 min · Kimberly Mockus