Removing The Clutch Release Cylinder; Checking The Clutch Release Cylinder - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual

2
b
3. Fill:
• Clutch master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended clutch fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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WARNING
• Use only the designated clutch fluid. Other
clutch fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
clutch performance.
• Refill with the same type of clutch fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing clutch flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor clutch performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the clutch fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the clutch fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Clutch fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
spilt clutch fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the clutch
fluid level, make sure the top of the reservoir is
horizontal.
4. Bleed:
• Clutch system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH SYSTEM" on page 3-13.
5. Check:
• Clutch fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended clutch fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-13.
1 New
3
a
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a
6. Check:
• Clutch lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the clutch
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH SYSTEM" on page 3-13.
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REMOVING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
CYLINDER
1. Remove:
• Clutch hose union bolt "1"
• Clutch hose gasket "2"
• Clutch hose "3"
TIP
Put the end of the clutch hose into a container
and pump out the clutch fluid carefully.
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2
1
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
CYLINDER
Recommended clutch component replace-
ment schedule
Piston seals
Clutch hose
Clutch fluid
CLUTCH
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the clutch
is disassembled