SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact
with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch facing discs.
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and clutch lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
V01546-10
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Move the hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the han-
dlebar into a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
1
.
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Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
K01102-10
(All FC models)
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Fill bleeding syringe
4
with the appropriate hydraulic
fluid.
Syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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On the clutch slave cylinder, remove the protection cap
and mount bleeding syringe
4
with an appropriate hose
piece on bleeder screw
5
.
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Only loosen bleeder screw
5
on the clutch slave cylin-
der until filling is possible.
