Measuring The Engine Oil Pressure - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

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MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
S engine oil level
Refer to "CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
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
Oil pressure gauge
90890-03153
5. Measure:
S engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)
Engine oil pressure
40
0.8 kg/cm
Engine speed
Approx. 900 r/min
Engine oil temperature
60_C
3-24
CHK
ADJ
80 kPa (0.4
2
)