Measuring The Engine Oil Pressure - Yamaha XVZ13TF 1999 Service Manual

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL/

MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

10. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
11. Check:
S engine
(for engine oil leaks)
12. Check:
S engine oil level
Refer to "CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL".
13. Check:
S engine oil pressure
a. Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1 .
b. Start the engine and keep it idling until en-
gine oil starts to seep from the oil gallery bolt.
If no engine oil comes out after one minute,
turn the engine off so that it will not seize.
c. Check the engine oil passages, the oil filter
cartridge and the oil pump for damage or
leakage. Refer to "CHECKING THE OIL
PUMP" in chapter 4.
d. Start the engine after solving the problem(-s)
and check the engine oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
Oil gallery bolt
5 Nm (0.5 mSkg)
EAS00077
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
S engine oil level
Below the minimum level mark ! Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
CAUTION:
When the engine is cold, the engine oil will
have a higher viscosity, causing the engine
oil pressure to increase. Therefore, be sure
to measure the engine oil pressure after
warming up the engine.
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