MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 65
» If the level of the fluid does not meet specifications:
– Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 94)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
9.96Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid x
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
400245-10
(125 SX, 150 SX)
– Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal posi-
tion.
– Remove screws .
– Remove cover with membrane .
B00041-10
– Fill bleeding syringe with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Hydraulic fluid (15) ( p. 94)
– On the slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw and mount bleeding syringe .
400247-10
– Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from hole of the master
cylinder without bubbles.
– To prevent overflow, drain fluid occasionally from the master cylinder reservoir.
– Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten the bleeder screw.
– Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level under top edge of con-
tainer
4 mm (0.16 in)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
B00040-10
(250 SX)
– Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal posi-
tion.
– Remove screws .
– Remove cover with membrane .
B00064-10
– Fill bleeding syringe with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 94)
– On the slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw and mount bleeding syringe .