G9 Sticky clutch

[dreamr35]

Hi All. Hoping someone with experience can help me figure out the problem with my Yamaha G9. It appears that sometimes the drive clutch is sticking. When I hit the gas, it squeals and after a couple of seconds, it final turns. The belt doesn't appear to be slipping. When I turn the drive clutch by hand, it turns fairly easily until I get to a certain point and it becomes extremely hard to turn it by hand. Since we can't post videos here, I've attached a link to my video on YouTube showing you what is happening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iYbI-oT1PQ

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-Rich

[cgtech]

Easiest job I've seen all day.... your starter/generator belt is just a little too loose (the skinny belt). I wish they were all this easy.

[cgtech]

Just remove the airbox to make access, it's only 2 "10mm bolts" & a Phillips screw away, and quick pliers for the little hose clamp to remove. Then, a 17mm socket & 17mm wrench for the "big bolt" at the bottom. Theres a "clamp nut" that's 12mm to free the starter/generator to pivot it tighter on its "slotted adjuster". That will allow you to pivot it slightly farther away from the engine & make the belt tighter. A new OEM belt from yamaha only costs about $9, and might be a good idea. (But I totally understand, I ran mine until it had no hope of life left in it).

[slonomo]

the squeal is the starter/gen belt. I'd replace it and get it super tight.

[dreamr35]

Thanks everyone. I've just ordered a starter/generator belt and a drive belt. Figured, I should replace both while I'm at it. Thanks again.

[slonomo]