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CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID

1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. See Figure 1-15. Position a suitable container under
drain plug (3). Remove magnetic drain plug with O-ring
and drain fluid.
3. Wipe any foreign material from the magnetic drain plug
(3). Inspect O-ring for deterioration and replace as
required. Reinstall drain plug with O-ring. Tighten drain
plug to 14-30 ft-lbs (19.0-54 Nm).
4. Remove seat. See 2.28
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WARNING
To avoid accidental start-up of vehicle and possible per-
sonal injury, disconnect the battery cables before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
5. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
6. Remove left footpeg support bracket. See
PEGS AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
7. Remove three TORX screws with washers (1) from
clutch inspection cover (2). Remove clutch inspection
cover from primary cover.
1-20 2004 Buell P3: Maintenance
SEAT.
WARNING
2.21 FOOT-
BRACKETS.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling may cause rough clutch engagement, incom-
plete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in find-
ing neutral at engine idle.
8. See Figure 1-16. Add SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No.
98854-96 quart size; Part No. 98855-96 gallon size) as
required until fluid level is even with bottom of clutch dia-
phragm spring.
9. See Figure 1-15. Install clutch inspection cover using
three TORX screws with washers. Tighten in a crosswise
pattern to 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm).
10. Install footpeg support bracket. See
AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
11. Connect negative battery cable to battery. Tighten fas-
tener to 60-96 in-lbs (6.8-10.9 Nm).
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation, causing loss of control of vehi-
cle and death or serious injury.
12. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
2.21 FOOTPEGS
BRACKETS.
WARNING