Checking The Brake And Clutch Fluid Levels - Yamaha FJR13AD(C) Owner's Manual

Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels
Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks. Check the brake and
clutch fluid levels with the tops of the
reservoirs level. Replenish the brake
and clutch fluids if necessary.
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
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Rear brake
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1. Minimum level mark
Clutch
1. Minimum level mark
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The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel C. (See page 7-9.)
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability or clutch oper-
ation. Observe these precautions:
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Specified brake and clutch fluid:
DOT 4 brake fluid
WARNING
● Insufficient brake or clutch fluid
may allow air to enter the brake
or clutch system,
braking or clutch performance.
●
Clean the filler caps before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake or
clutch fluid reservoir when refill-
ing. Water will significantly low-
er the boiling point of the fluid
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