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4-9 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
OIL PRESSURE
e Connect an electric tachometer to the engine.
e Install the oil pressure gauge (1) in the position
shown in the Fig.
e Warm up the engine as follows.
Summer approx. 10 min. at 2 000 r/min.
Winter approx. 20 min. at 2 000 r/min.
e After
the warming
up operation,
increase
the
engine speed to 3 000 r/min, and read the oil
pressure gauge.
NOTE:
* Engine oil must be warmed
up to 60°C
(140° F) when checking the oil pressure.
09915-74510
Oil pressure gauge
Oil pressure specification
Above 30 kPa, 0.30 kg/cm? (4.3 psi),
Below 70 kPa, 0.70 kg/cm? (10 psi)
at 3 000 r/min. Oil temp. at 60°C (140° F)
OIL SUMP
FILTER
Clean the oil sump filter in the following manner:
®@ Drain engine oil by removing the drain plug and
filler cap. (Refer to page 2-9)
@ Remove the oil sump filter cap by removing the
three bolts. (Refer to page 3-17)
e@ Remove the oil sump filter by removing the two
screws. (Refer to page 3-17)
REASSEMBLY
© Fit the O-ring to the O-ring groove.
© Coat the O-ring with grease.
CAUTION:
Use a new O-ring to prevent oil leakage.
(Refer to page 2-9)
High oil pressure
is usually caused by a engine
oil which
is too heavy a weight, a clogged oil
Passage,
improper
installation
of the oil filter
or a combination of these items.
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