Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Cannondale E440 2003 Owner's Manual

Replace it with a new one if damage if found.
19. Insert the cleaned filter back into the hole.
NOTE :
Inspect the O-ring. Replace if damaged. Lubricate
with clean engine oil before installing fitting.
20. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the fitting threads
and apply some clean engine oil to the fitting O-
ring.
21. Install the inlet fitting. Tighten to 3.3 lbf•ft (4.5
N•m).
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Filter
1.
Fitting O-ring
2.
Inlet fitting
3.
Hose clamp
4.
Oil return hose (from frame spar)
5.
Hose heat shielding
6.
22. Reattach the inlet hose and clamp onto the fitting
and tighten the hose clamp securely. Re-position
the heat shielding.
23. Add 1 US quart of the specified engine oil at the
spar filler hole using a clean funnel.
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Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
This is less than the total engine oil capacity, but
sufficient to help prevent over filling. Wait a few
minutes for the added engine oil to flow through-
out the frame spars.
You will need to reinstall the filler cap, start the
engine and run it briefly. Turn the engine off, wait
for the oil to settle, and check the level in the win-
dow.
Regulate the engine oil level as required.

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID

Check the hydraulic clutch oil level after every 10
hours of operation.
Bleed the system if the level feels weak or spongy.
Hydraulic clutch fluid: Use only SAE 10 mineral
oil
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 mas-
ter cylinder is level.
2. Remove the cover screws, cover, and rubber
boot. The oil level should be 4mm below the
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