Clutch - MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual

CLUTCH

NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Every 10000 km (6250 mi) have the clutch
inspected by a Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer.
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use and maintenance Norge 1200
CHECK
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
u
60 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Turn the handlebar partially to the right,
u
so that the fluid inside the clutch
reservoir is parallel to the reservoir edge
(1) (see figure).
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
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the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
u
Top up if the fluid does not reach at least
u
the ≈MIN∆ mark.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 41 (CLUTCH FLUID
- recommendations).
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CAUTION
Danger: clutch fluid could leak out.
Never operate the clutch lever when the
reservoir plug is loose or has been
removed.
WARNING
Avoid long exposure of clutch fluid to
air.
Clutch fluid is hygroscopic and will
absorb moisture from the air.
Keep the clutch fluid reservoir open
JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.
CAUTION
Place a cloth under the clutch reservoir
to protect it from any fluid spillage.
Unscrew the two screws (2) of the clutch
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fluid reservoir (1) using a small cross-
head screwdriver.
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