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CLUTCH CABLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clutch cable
1, record 1, English, clutch%20cable
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clutch cable : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - clutch%20cable
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- câble de pédale de débrayage
1, record 1, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20p%C3%A9dale%20de%20d%C3%A9brayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- câble de commande de débrayage 2, record 1, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20commande%20de%20d%C3%A9brayage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble de commande de débrayage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 1, record 1, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20p%C3%A9dale%20de%20d%C3%A9brayage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surface mobile instrument
1, record 2, English, surface%20mobile%20instrument
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surface Mobile Equipment and Components : New and used surface mining machinery, dumpers, pins and bushings, engine cooling fans, climate control systems, forklifts, haulers, hydraulic seals, pistons, pumps and bearings, jacking systems, wheels, rims, tires, tire handlers and manipulators, wire rope, machinery parts and attachments, braking resistors, brake systems, clutch systems, cable reelers, dozer blades, buckets; gears; used and reconditioned equipment. 1, record 2, English, - surface%20mobile%20instrument
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équipement mobile de surface
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipement%20mobile%20de%20surface
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Équipement mobile de surface : Excavatrice hydraulique avec attachements de rétrocaveuse et pelle avant 10 verges cu. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20mobile%20de%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le matériel mobile de surface (chariots élévateurs à fourches, grues, etc.) utilisé sur les aires de stockage de la mine ou pour le transport des matériaux des aires de stockage aux puits, aux galeries d'accès ou de la production de surface est compris dans les activités de la mine, mais le transport de matériaux venant de fournisseurs extérieurs, jusqu'à l'aire de stockage de la mine, n'est pas compris. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20mobile%20de%20surface
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clutch clearance 1, record 3, English, clutch%20clearance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You now need to adjust the clutch. Clearance in the clutch control cable is essential, their should ideally be 1. 5 mm of free movement between the lever and its housing. Too tight and the clutch will drag and too little the clutch will not release properly and slip will occur. 1, record 3, English, - clutch%20clearance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- garde d'embrayage
1, record 3, French, garde%20d%27embrayage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour éviter les chocs de crabots ou les changements trop lents, il est nécessaire de respecter une garde d'embrayage minimale, mais sans excès : la course de la fourchette d'embrayage après le point de contact de l'embrayage en fin de course de débrayage du piston du cylindre récepteur. Cette garde est réglée par 1,5 à 2 tours de la tige de la fourchette d'embrayage. Le réglage effectué, il suffit de compenser l'usure lente du disque d'embrayage. 2, record 3, French, - garde%20d%27embrayage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clutch release cable
1, record 4, English, clutch%20release%20cable
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- câble gaine de débrayage
1, record 4, French, c%C3%A2ble%20gaine%20de%20d%C3%A9brayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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