Lubrication System Diagram; Service Information; Troubleshooting - KYMCO People Service Manual

4. LUBRICATION SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
x The maintenance of lubrication system can be performed with the engine installed in the frame.
x Drain the coolant before starting any operations.
x Use care when removing and installing the oil pump not to allow dust and foreign matters to enter
the engine and oil line.
x Do not attempt to disassemble the oil pump. The oil pump must be replaced as a set when it
reaches its service limit.
x After the oil pump is installed, check each part for oil leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
OIL PUMP
Inner rotor-to-outer rotor clearance
Outer rotor-to-pump body clearance
Rotor end-to-pump body clearance
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Capacity
Recommended Oil

TROUBLESHOOTING

Oil level too low
x Natural oil consumption
x Oil leaks
x Worn piston rings
x Worn valve guide
x Worn valve guide seal
Oil contamination
x Oil not changed often enough
x Faulty cylinder head gasket
x Loose cylinder head bolts
Standard (mm)
0.15
0.15 0.20
0.04 0.09
At disassembly: 1.1 liter
SAE15W40# API: SJ
Poor lubrication pressure
x Oil level too low
x Clogged oil filter or oil passage
x Faulty oil pump
PEOPLE/PEOPLE S 250
Service Limit (mm)
0.20
0.25
0.12
At change: 0.9 liter
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