Yamaha FJR1300R Service Manual page 157

BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM
NOTE:
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• Be careful not to spill any clutch fluid or allow
the clutch master cylinder reservoir to over-
flow.
• When bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
make sure there is always enough clutch
fluid before applying the clutch lever. Ignor-
ing this precaution could allow air to enter the
hydraulic clutch system, considerably length-
ening 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. Bleed:
• hydraulic clutch system
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a. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
b. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir
diaphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the
bleed screw 2.
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly squeeze the clutch lever several
times.
f. Fully squeeze the clutch lever without
releasing it.
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
bubbles 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)
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