What are the symptoms of a burnt clutch?

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The symptoms of a burnt clutch include: 1. Difficulty in pressing the clutch pedal; 2. Difficulty in shifting gears even when the clutch is pressed; 3. Slow car acceleration despite pressing the accelerator; 4. A burning smell and rapid increase in engine RPM. The functions of the clutch are: 1. Gradually increasing the driving force to ensure a smooth start; 2. Temporarily separating the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. Preventing overload in the transmission system; 4. Reducing torsional vibration impact from the engine to prolong the lifespan of transmission gears. The working principle of the clutch is: 1. When the inner race is fixed, the outer race can rotate freely in the clockwise direction without locking the wedge block; 2. When the outer race rotates counterclockwise, the wedge block locks, preventing the outer race from rotating.