Yamaha VMX12 2001, Service Manual

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CHAS
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
EAS00307
CAUTION:
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Clutch components rarely require disas-
sembly.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
• Never disassemble clutch components
unless absolutely necessary.
• If any connection on the hydraulic clutch
system is disconnected, the entire clutch
system must be disassembled, drained,
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after
reassembly.
• Never use solvents on internal clutch
components.
• Use only clean or new clutch fluid for
cleaning clutch components.
• Clutch fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore, always
clean up any spilt clutch fluid immedi-
ately.
• Avoid clutch fluid coming into contact
with the eyes as it can cause serious
injury.
FIRST AID FOR CLUTCH FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention.
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DISASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before disassembling the clutch master cylin-
der, drain the clutch fluid from the entire clutch
system.
1. Remove:
• union bolt
1
• copper washers
2
• clutch hose
3
NOTE:
To collect any remaining clutch fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the
end of the clutch hose.