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11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.43
Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and clutch lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Fill bleeding syringe
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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On the slave cylinder, remove the bleeder screw and mount bleeding syringe
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Inject the liquid into the system only until it emerges from drill hole
master cylinder without bubbles.
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Now and then, extract fluid from the master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow.
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Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten screws bleeder screw.
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level below container rim
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
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