SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the
eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and clutch lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
A00825-10
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Move the hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar
into a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
1
.
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Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
A00827-10
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Fill bleeding syringe
4
with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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On the clutch slave cylinder, remove the protection cap and mount
bleeding syringe
4
with an appropriate hose piece on bleeder
screw
5
.
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Only loosen bleeder screw
5
on the clutch slave cylinder until fill-
ing is possible.
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that has
overflowed or spilled.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake
fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
