Oil Pressure Check; Oil Pump Inspection - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

LUBRICATION
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
NOTE
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This procedure is for vehicles equipped with an oil
pressure switch.
If the engine is cold, the pressure reading will be abnor-
mally high. Warm up the engine t o normal operating
temperature before starting this test.
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Refer t o the Model Specific manual for specifications.
Stop the engine and pull off the switch cover. Disconnect the
switch wire by removing the screw.
Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the oil warning
light does not come on.
If the warning light comes on, there is a short circuit in the
switch wire. Repair or replace as necessary.
NOTE: Apply sealant only t o the area shown.
Remove the oil pressure switch (see the Modei Specific
manual).
Install the attachment as necessary and connect the oil
pressure gauge.
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OIL PRESSURE GAUGE:
07506-3000000
ATTACHMENT: Refer to Model Specific manual
Check the oil level and add the recommended oil if necessary.
APPLY
SEALANT
Start the engine and check the oil pressure. If
it
is normal,
replace the oil pressure switch
Stop the engine.
Apply 3-BONDa sealant or equivalent t o the pressure switch
threads and install.
CAUTION
Overtightening the switch can cause crankcase damage.
Connect the oil pressure switch wire and start the engine
Check that the oil pressure warning indicator goes out i n one
or t w o seconds.
If the oil pressure warning indicator stays on, stop the engine
immediately and determine the cause.
OIL PUMP INSPECTION
TROCHOID TYPE
NOTE
Where there are t w o pair of inner and outer rotors, check
each side of the pump as described below.
Measure at several places and use the largest reading t o
compare t o the service limit.
Disassemble the oil pump and clean the parts with clean oil.
Set the inner and outer rotors into the pump body properly
Measure body clearance (pump body-to-outer rotor) and tip
clearance (inner rotor-to-outer rotor) using a feeler gauge.
INN
ROTOR SHAFT
Date of Issue: Nov.. 1 9 8 9
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