Measuring The Engine Oil Pressure - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL/

MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

13. Check:
S engine oil level
Refer to "CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL".
14. Install:
S bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS".
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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.
3. Remove:
S oil gallery bolt 1
WARNING
The engine, muffler and engine oil are ex-
tremely hot.
4. Install:
S oil pressure gauge 1
S adapter 2
Oil pressure gauge
90890-03153
Adapter
90890-03139
5. Measure:
S engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)
Engine oil pressure
240 kpa (2.4 kg/cm
Engine speed
Approx. 6000 r/min
Engine oil temperature
96_C
3-29
CHK
ADJ
2
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