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H Y D R A U L I C C L U T C H O I L
See the Model Specification section in this manual
for the recommended hydraulic clutch oil.
Check the hydraulic clutch oil level every 10 hours.
Bleed the system if the level feels weak or spongy.
CAUTION
Never substitute brake fluid for SAE 10
mineral hydraulic oil. Brake fluid will swell the
internal seal resulting in severe damage.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL OF THE
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
CAUTION
Make sure the area surrounding the master
cylinder is clean before removing the cover.
1.
Position the handlebar so that the top of the
master cylinder is level.
2.
Remove the cover screws, cover and rubber
boot. The oil level should be 4mm below the
upper edge.
BLEEDING HYDRAULIC CLUTCH OIL
CAUTION
After bleeding, make sure the fluid level in the
master cylinder is correct.
1.
To bleed, remove the master cylinder cover and
slave cylinder bleed bolt cap.
2.
Fill a clean syringe with SAE 10 (mineral
hydraulic oil) and expel any air bubbles.
3.
Attach the clean syringe filled with SAE 10
(mineral hydraulic oil) to the bleeder bolt at the
slave cylinder.
1. Correct oil level
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1. Syringe
2. Tube
3. Bleeder bolt
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