Draining The Clutch Hydraulic Circuit - Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 MY 2008 Manual

Maintenance operations
Warning
During the filling operation, always keep the fluid level above the MIN mark to prevent the formation
of air bubbles in the circuit.
Allow the fluid to flow from the bleed valve (2) until it changes colour. Tighten the bleed valve (2) to
the specified torque (Sect. C 3,

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 (2).
Connect a clutch circuit bleeding tool to the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve (2).
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 (2) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container of old clutch fluid placed on the floor.
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settings) and top up the reservoir fluid level.