ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
A A
B B
A A
Oil Pressure Valve Removal
Oil Pressure Valve Removal
◆ Split the crankcase (see Crankshaft / Transmission
chapter).
◆ Remove the oil pressure relief valve Cover.
◆ Remove the oil pressure relief valve【A】.
Oil Pressure Valve Installation
Oil Pressure Valve Installation
◆ See crankcase assembly (See Crankshaft /
Transmission chapter).
◆ Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads
of oil pressure relief valve, and tighten it.
Torque-
Oil Pressure ReliefValve
15N·m(1.5kgf·m,11ft·lb)
Oil Pressure Valve Inspection
Oil Pressure Valve Inspection
◆ Remove the relief valve.
◆ Push the inner valve to make sure that the valve
【A】moves smoothly and that it returns to its
original position by the force of the spring【B】.
NOTE
NOTE
The Oil Pressure Valve cannot be disassembled and it
must be inspected in the assembled state.
If the valve movement is not smooth, wash the relief
valve with high fl ash-point solvent, and use compressed
air to remove any foreign particles from it.
WARNING
WARNING
!
Clean the oil pressure relief valve in a well -ventilated area,
and take care that there is no spark or fl ame anywhere near
the working area.Because of the danger of highly fl ammable
liquids, do not use gasoline or low-fl ash point solvents.
If the valve does not move smoothly even after washing
it, replace the relief valve. The oil pressure relief valve
is precision made with no allowance for replacement of
individual parts.
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