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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 releas-
ing 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 bub-
bles have disappeared from the clutch fluid in
the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
k. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-14.
WARNING
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After bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
check the clutch operation.
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REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
• Seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
2. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and then tilt it
back and away from the air filter case. (Do not
disconnect the fuel hoses.)
3. Remove:
• Air filter case cover “1”
4. Remove:
• Air filter element “1”
5. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
NOTE:
• Replace the air filter element every 40000 km
of operation.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you
are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
6. Install:
• Air filter case cover
CAUTION:
EC5YU1005
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect the throttle
body synchronization, leading to poor en-
gine performance and possible overheating.
NOTE:
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case, make sure that the sealing surfaces
are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
7. Install:
• Fuel tank
• Seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Bleed screw (clutch release
cylinder)
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
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