Maintenance operations
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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 case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Remove the dust cap to expose the bleed valve (4).
Connect a clutch circuit bleeding tool to the clutch transmission unitbleed valve (4).
Note
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using a commercial clutch bleeding tool.
Undo the screws (3) and remove the cover and membrane (1) from the fluid reservoir (2).
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 (4) and insert
the other end of the tubing in a container of old clutch fluid placed on the floor.
Unscrew the bleed valve by 1/4 of a turn.
Operate the clutch lever until all the fluid has been expelled.
To help drain the circuit fully, unscrew the three retaining screws (5) and remove the slave cylinder cap from the engine.
Withdraw the clutch slave cylinder(6).
Push in the internal piston to force out all the fluid from inside the cap.
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