Lubrication System; Cylinder Compression; Oil Filter Cleaning - KYMCO SUPER8 50 2T Service Manual

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. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
Wash the air cleaner element in detergent
oil, squeeze out and allow to dry.
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Never use gasoline or organic vaporable
oil with acid or alkali for washing.
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After washing, soak the element in clean
engine oil SAE 10W-30# and squeeze out
excess oil. Reinstall the element.

《Cylinder Compression》

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Warm up the engine before compression
test.
Remove the spark plug and insert a
compression gauge.
Open the throttle valve fully and push the
starter button for 7～8 seconds to test the
compression.
Compression:
11.8kg/cm²
If the compression is low, check for the
following:
• Leaking cylinder head gasket
• Worn piston/cylinder
If the compression is high, it indicates that
carbon deposits have accumulated on the
combustion chamber and the piston head.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

《Oil Filter Cleaning》

Disconnect the oil tube at the oil pump side
and allow oil to drain into a clean container.
Remove the tube clip at the oil tank side
and disconnect the oil tube.
Remove the oil filter.
Squeeze
Wash
out and dry
Clip
Oil Filter
SUPER8 50 2T
Squeeze out
excess oil dry
Soak in oil
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