Clutch; Transmission Fluid - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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CLUTCH

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Drain and refill with fresh transmission fluid:
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At the 1000 mile (1600 km) initial service interval and at
every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
Transmission fluid capacity is 1.0 quart (0.95 liter). For best
results, drain fluid while it is hot.
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174). This prevents trans-
mission fluid from spilling out of the clutch inspection
cover opening.
2. See Figure 6-11. Position a suitable container under
drain plug (3). Remove plug and drain fluid.
3. Wipe any foreign material from the magnetic drain plug
(3). Reinstall plug. Tighten to 14-30 ft-lbs (19-54 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.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling may cause rough clutch engagement, incom-
plete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in
finding neutral at engine idle.
8. See Figure 6-12. 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 6-11. Install clutch inspection cover and new
gasket with three TORX screws with washers. Tighten in
a crosswise pattern to 7-9 ft-lbs (10-12 Nm).
10. Install left footpeg support bracket. See
PEGS AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
11. Connect negative battery cable to battery. Tighten fas-
tener to 60-96 in-lbs (7-11 Nm).
12. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
6-10 2002 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission
SEAT.
WARNING
2.21 FOOT-
BRACKETS.
2.21 FOOT-
BRACKETS.
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1. Torx Screw with Washer (3)
2. Clutch Inspection Cover
3. Drain Plug
Figure 6-11. Primary Cover
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1. Adjusting Screw
2. Cable End
3. Coupling
4. Fluid Level
Figure 6-12. Fluid Level
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