Bleeding The Hydraulic Clutch System (Fjr13Ae) - Yamaha FJR13AY 2009 Service Manual

g. Loosen the bleed screw. This will release the
tension and cause the clutch lever to contact
the handlebar grip.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release the
clutch lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air bub-
bles have disappeared from the clutch fluid in
the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
k. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL (FJR13A)" on page 3-17.
EWA13010
WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
check the clutch operation.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
SYSTEM (FJR13AE)
EWA13000
WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic clutch system whenever:
• the system was disassembled,
• a clutch hose was loosened or removed,
• the clutch fluid level is very low,
• clutch operation is faulty.
TIP
• Before bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
shift the transmission into neutral to engage
the clutch.
• Be careful not to spill any clutch fluid or allow
the clutch fluid reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
make sure that there is always enough clutch
fluid in the reservoir before pumping out the flu-
id using the vacuum/pressure gauge set. Ig-
noring this precaution could allow air to enter
the hydraulic clutch system, considerably
lengthening the bleeding procedure.
• If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the clutch fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
1. Remove:
• Air filter case
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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• Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-25.
• Swingarm
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-97.
2. Bleed:
• Hydraulic clutch system
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a. Fasten the clutch fluid reservoir "1" to the
frame with a suitable strap, etc., as shown in
the illustration so that it is not tilted.
b. Turn the main switch to "ON" and check that
the transmission is in neutral.
c. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
d. Install the clutch fluid reservoir diaphragm.
e. Connect the vacuum/pressure pump gauge
set "2" tightly to the bleed screw "3".
Vacuum/pressure pump gauge
set
90890-06756
Mityvac brake bleeding tool
YS-42423
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f. Loosen the bleed screw.
g. Pump out the clutch fluid using the vacu-
um/pressure pump gauge set.
h. Tighten the bleed screw.
i. Disengage the clutch by turning the manual
clutch operation bolt "4" in direction "a" until it
stops.
j. Loosen the bleed screw and then retighten it.
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