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ENG
CLUTCH
WARNING
EAS00313
DISASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
CYLINDER
1. Remove:
piston seal
1
clutch release cylinder piston
2
spring
3
piston seal
4
a. Blow compressed air into the clutch hose
joint opening
a
to force out the piston from
the clutch release cylinder.
Cover the clutch release cylinder with a
rag. Be careful not to get injured when the
piston is expelled from the clutch release
cylinder.
Never try to pry out the clutch release cylin-
der piston.
b. Remove the clutch release cylinder piston
seals.
EAS00314
CHECKING THE CLUTCH RELEASE CYL-
INDER
Recommended clutch component
p
replacement schedule
Piston seals
Every two years
Clutch hose
Every two years
Clutch fluid
Every two years and
whenever the clutch
is disassembled
1. Check:
clutch release cylinder body
Cracks / damage
Replace the clutch re-
lease cylinder.
2. Check:
clutch release cylinder
1
clutch release cylinder piston
2
Rust / scratches / wear
Replace the clutch
release cylinder and clutch release cylinder
piston as a set.