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. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The oil pump service may be done with the engine installed in the frame.
When removing and installing the oil pump use care not to allow dust or dirt to enter the engine.
If any portion of the oil pump is worn beyond the specified service limits, replace the oil pump as
an assembly.
After the engine has been installed check that there are no oil leaks and that oil pressure is correct.
For oil pressure indicator inspection, refer to section 20 of this manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
Engine oil
At draining
capacity
At disassembly
Recommended engine oil
Tip clearance
Body clearance 0.15 – 0.2 (0.006 – 0.008)
Oil pump rotor
Side clearance
TORQUE VALUES
Oil pump screw
Oil pressure switch
Oil strainer screen cap
TOOLS
Oil filter wrench
Unit: mm (in)
0.9 liter (0.95 US qt, 0.8 Imp qt)
1.1 liter (1.17 US qt, 1 Imp qt)
KYMCO 4-stroke oil or
equivalent motor oil
API service classification SJ
Viscosity: SAE 5W-50
0.15 (0.006) max
0.04 – 0.09 (0.0016 – 0.0036)
3 N•m (0.3kgf•m, 2 lbf•ft)
22 N•m (2.2 kgf•m, 16 lbf•ft) Apply sealant to threads.
15 N•m (1.5 kgf•m, 11 lbf•ft)
Apply oil to the threads and seating surface.
A120E00052
STANDARD
X-Town250/300ABS
SERVICE LIMIT
0.2 (0.008)
0.25 (0.01)
0.12 (0.0048)
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