Adjusting The Clutch Lever; Checking The Clutch Fluid Level; Bleeding The Hydraulic Clutch System - Yamaha FJR1300A(D) Service Manual

air filter element will also affect throttle body
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
4. Install:
• Air filter element
• Air filter case cover
• Left side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure their sealing surfac-
es are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER

1. Adjust:
• Clutch lever position
(distance "a" from the handlebar grip to the
clutch lever)
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a. While pushing the clutch lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the clutch lever is in
the desired position.
TIP
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the clutch lever hold-
er.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
a
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2. Check:
• Clutch fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
specified brake and clutch fluid to the proper
level.
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WARNING
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• Use only the designated clutch fluid. Other
clutch fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
clutch performance.
• Refill with the same type of clutch fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing clutch flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor clutch performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the clutch fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the clutch fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Clutch fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
spilt clutch fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the clutch
fluid level, make sure the top of the reservoir is
horizontal.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
SYSTEM
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WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic clutch system whenever:
• the system was disassembled,
• a clutch hose was loosened or removed,
• the clutch fluid level is very low,
• clutch operation is faulty.
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Specified brake and clutch fluid
DOT 4