Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [43/350] Chapter three

Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [43/350] Chapter three
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CHAPTER
THREE
The
hydraulic fluid
in the
clutch
master
cylinder
should be checked as listed in Table I
or whenever
the
level
drops,
whichever
comes
first.
Bleeding
the
clutch
system and servicing
clutch components
are
covered
in
Chapter
Five.
CAUTION
If
the clutch
operates correctly
when
the
engine
is cold or in cool weather,
but
operates erratically
(or
not at all)
after
the engine
warms
up or in
hot
weather,
there is air in the hydraulic
line and the
clutch system
must be bled. Refer
to
Chapter
Five.
The
fluid level in
the
reservoir
should be up
to
the upper
mark within
the
reservoir.
This
upper
level mark is
only
visible when
the master
cylinder
top cover
is removed.
If
the
fluid level reaches
the
lower level mark
(Figure
37)
visible
through the
viewing
port
in
the
master
cylinder
reservoir,
the
fluid level
must
be corrected
by
adding fresh
hydraulic
(brake)
fluid.
WARNING
Use
hydraulic
fluid
from
a
sealed
container marked DOT
4
only.
Do
not
intermix
dffirent
brands or
types of
hydraulic
fluid
as they
may not be
compatible. Do
not
intermix a silicone
based
(DOf
fl
hydraulic
fluid
as it can
cause
clutch
component
damage
leading
to clutch release
systemfailure.
CAUTION
Be
careful
when
handling
hydraulic
fluid.
Do
not
spill it
on
painted
or
plated
surfaces
as it
will
destroy
the
surface. Wash
the area
immediately
with
soapy
water
and thoroughly
rinse
it off.
l. Place
the bike on level
ground
and
position
the
handlebars
so
the
master
cylinder reservoir
is level.
2. Clean
any dirt
from
the
area around
the top
cover
before
removing
the
cover.
CAUTION
Do
not operate
the
clutch lever
after the
top cover
has
been removed
as
hydraulic
fluid
will
spurt
out
of
the
master cylinder.
3.
Remove
the
screws securing
the top cover.
Remove
the top cover
(Figure
38) and
the
diaphragm.
Add
clutch
fluid
until
the
level
is
to the
upper
level
line within
the
master
cylinder body.
Use
fresh
hydraulic fluid
from
a sealed hydraulic
fluid
container.
4. Reinstall
the diaphragm
and the top cover.
Tighten
the screws securely.
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