Oil Pressure Inspection; Front Engine Cover Removal - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

LUBRICATION
t nstall the filter cover, with aligning the boss on the
water pump cover between the two cover tabs.
Fill the crankcase with approximately 3.2 liters
(3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt) of the recommended grade
oil and install the oil filler cap.
Recommended Oil;
Honda 4·Stroke Oil or Equivalent
API Service Classification-SE or SF
The viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature is within the
indicat!d range. (See page 2·1).
OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION
Warm the engine up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
Stop the engine and remove the oil pressure switch.
Connect an oil pressure gauge to the pressure switch
hole using attachment.
Start the engine and check the oil pressure.
OiL PRESSURE:
100 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
Z
,
14 psi) at idle speed
520 kPa (5.2 kg/cm
Z
,
74 psi) at 5,000 min']
(rpm)
Stop the engine.
Apply sealant to the pressure switch threads and
install.
TORQUE; 10-14 N.m (1.0-1.4 kg·m, 7-10 ft·lb)
FRONT ENGINE COVER REMOVAL
Drain the engine oil.
Drain the coolant from the radiator (Page 6·3).
Remove the radiator and water pump cover
(Page 6·4).
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GL1200D'GL1200A
OiL FILTER COVER TABS
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
07510-3000000 or COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE