APRILIA SL Mille Workshop Manual page 67

SERVICE AND SETTING UP
2.19 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
CLUTCH FLUID
Carefully read 0.4.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS) and 1.2.6 (CLUTCH FLUID).
Check the clutch fluid every 7500 km (4687 mi) orB
months change it every two years.
If the clutch control lever features excessive free
play, if it is excessively spongy or in the event of air
bubbles in the circuit, bleed the system, see 2.21
(BLEEDING THE CLUTCH SYSTEMS).
The leak of cluth fluid damages painted or plastic
surfaces.
Before.setting out, make sure that the hoses are not
twisted or holed and that there are no leakage from
the connectors.
Do not use or mix different types of silicone or oil-
based liquids.
Do not use clutch fluids taken from old containers, or
not sealed.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into
the circuit.
CHECK
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and flat ground.
• Turn the handlebar completely rightwards.
• Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level.
MAX= maximum level.
• If the fluid does not reach the "MIN" mark, provide for
topping up.
TOPPING UP
The fluid may flow out.
Do not operate the clutch control lever ifthe reservoir
plug is loose or has been removed.
Avoid any proronaed
the air.
The clutch fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact
with the air it absorbs its humidity.
Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY for the time
necessary for topping up.
• Unscrew and remove the plug (1).
NOTE
Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to spill flu-
id while topping up.
• Remove the gasket (2).
Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure
that they are perfectly clean.
• Top up the reservoir (3) by adding clutch fluid, see 1.6
(LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the correct level
included between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.
Do not exceed the "MAX" levelwhile topping up.
Check the clutch efficiency.
• To reassemble the components, follow the reverse or-
der.
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Release 00/2001-05