Draining The Clutch Hydraulic Circuit - Ducati Monster 696 2009 Manual

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Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit

Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with
the eyes; in the event of accidental contact, wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Remove the dust cap to expose the bleed valve (4).
Connect a clutch circuit bleeding tool to the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve (4).
Notes
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using a commercial clutch bleeding tool.
Open the bleed valve and pump with the bleeding tool until no more fluid emerges.
If you do not have a bleeding tool available, attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (4) and insert the other
end of the tubing in a container of old clutch fluid placed on the floor.
Unscrew the bleed valve by a 1/4 turn.
Undo the screws (3) and remove the cover and membrane (1) from the fluid reservoir (2).
Operate the clutch lever until all the fluid has been expelled.
To help drain the circuit fully, unscrew the three retaining screws (5) and remove the slave cylinder cap from the engine.
Monster 696/696+ - M.Y. 2009 - edition 00
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