Clutch; Bleeding The Clutch Circuit - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY 2003 Workshop Manual

CYCLE PARTS

5.10. CLUTCH

5.10.1.

BLEEDING THE CLUTCH CIRCUIT

• Connect the hose to the clutch pump bleed nipple.
• Operate the clutch lever and open the pump bleed nip-
ple slightly to allow the air to escape.
•
Close the nipple before reaching the lever's full stroke
and repeat the operation until no more air issues from
the nipple.
•
Connect the hose to the clutch control cylinder bleed
nipple.
• Operate the clutch lever and open the cylinder bleed
nipple slightly to allow the air to escape.
• Close the nipple before reaching the lever's full stroke
and repeat the operation until no more air issues from
the nipple.
•
To be quite sure of the result, repeat the pump bleed
operation.
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