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CLUTCH
CLUTCH NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions. Every 10000 km (6250 mi) have the clutch inspected by a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
The clutch reservoir is located on the left handlebar, close to the clutch lever fitting. NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions. Before leaving, check the fluid level in the reservoir, see page 39 (CLUTCH), have it changed every two years by a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
WARNING
Do not ride if the clutch hydraulic circuit is leaking. CHECK
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 55 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND). u Turn the handlebar partially to the right, so that the fluid inside the clutch reservoir is parallel to the reservoir edge (1) (see figure). u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the "MIN" mark. u MIN= minimum level u Top up if the fluid does not reach at least the ≈MIN∆ mark.
TOPPING UP Carefully read page 38 (CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations).
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CAUTION
Danger: clutch fluid could leak out. Never operate the clutch lever when the reservoir plug is loose or has been removed.
WARNING
Avoid long exposure of clutch fluid to air. Clutch fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air. Keep the clutch fluid reservoir open JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.
CAUTION
Place a cloth under the clutch reservoir to protect it from any fluid spillage.
u Unscrew the two screws (2) of the clutch fluid reservoir (1) using a small crosshead screwdriver.
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CAUTION
Do not rock the motorcycle from side to side when topping up or clutch fluid will spill out. Do not add any additives or other products to the fluid. If you use a funnel or other tools, make sure that they are perfectly clean.
u Raise and remove the plug (3) together with the screws (2). u Remove the gasket (4). NOTE As a reference to obtain ≈MAX∆ level, top up until fluid completely covers sight glass (5), keep the clutch reservoir upright. u Top up reservoir (1) using recommended clutch fluid, see page 93 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until reaching the correct level.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the "MAX" level mark.
u Fit back the gasket (4) in its seat correctly. u Refit the cover (3). u Fit and tighten the screws (2).
WARNING
Check the clutch for proper operation. If clutch lever free travel is too long or in the event of clutch inefficiency, contact
a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer, as the
