Make sure your clutch perch is screwed all the way in,to create slack in the line , same with the clutch casing screw all the way in, then you can start ,follow the manuals steps .like frog man i too didnt do the hole 1/4 do a little less then that there is a sweet spot to it, you just have to find it. if clutch line needs slack taken away start with the casing screw buy now backing it out,and then you can work your way back to the clutch perch . I hope this makes sense!