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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jerry" data-source="post: 61306" data-attributes="member: 931"><p>the left and right chain cases are interconnected as far as oil , there are two 1/8 inch pipe plugs on the right side of machine just behind the front wheel. One is for high oil level and the other is for low. As long as the oil is up to the lower plug you are ok. The recomended oil is automatic transmission fluid . OIl of heavier viscosity would cause clutch problems in cold weather. It does sound like the oil is too thick for the temperature. Does the variable sheave open and close as it should? If you ever disassemble it be sure to put the gland back it the right way. It can be put in backwards and then the pressure will ruin it.  Dredge the bottom of the chain case with a magnet also to see if you come up with small rollers from the clutch thrust bearings, one of them could have gone out also.</p></blockquote><p></p>