Yamaha SX500D Supplementary Service Manual page 7

OIL PUMP
2E021
OIL PUMP (700)
Air bleeding
CAUTION:
The oil pump and oil delivery line must be
bled on the following occasions:
S When any portion of the oil system has
been disconnected.
S When the machine has been turned on its
side.
S Whenever the oil tank has been run empty.
S During pre-delivery.
1. Fill:
S Oil tank 1
Oil tank capacity:
3.0 L (2.6 lmp qt, 3.2 US qt)
Recommended oil:
YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil or
equivalent
2. Remove:
S Carburetor
3. Place a rag under the oil pump assembly to
soak up any spilled oil.
4. Disconnect:
S Oil hose
5. Keep the oil running out until air bubbles dis-
appear from the oil hose.
6. Connect:
S Oil hose
7. Disconnect:
S Oil delivery hose
8. Feed the "YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil" into the oil
delivery hose using an oil for complete air
bleeding.
9. Connect:
S Oil delivery hose
10. Remove:
S Bleed screw 1
S Gasket (bleed screw)
11. Let the oil run out until all of the air bubbles
disappear from the bleed hole.
12. Inspect:
S Gasket (bleed screw)
Damage/wear ! Replace.
13. Install:
S Gasket (bleed screw)
S Bleed screw
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