Oil Pressure Check - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 100 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
LUBRICATION SYSTEM

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

Clean around the
sealing bolt with
compressed air
before removing
the bolt, and be
sure that no dirt is
allowed to enter the
oil gallery.
4-6
1 of 1
PRESSURE INSPECTION
Check the oil level and add the recommended oil if
necessary (page 3-12). Also, check the engine and
oil line for external oil leak before checking the oil
pressure.
Remove the oil gallery sealing bolt and washer on
the left side of the front crankcase cover.
Connect an oil pressure gauge attachment and
gauge to the oil gallery hole.
TOOLS:
Pressure gauge
(for 1,400 rpm (min ))
-1
Pressure gauge
(for 5,000 rpm (min ))
-1
Gauge hose
Pressure gauge attachment
U.S.A. only:
Pressure gauge, 0 160 psi
Adapter, 10 x 1.25 mm
Start the engine and check the oil pressure at each
engine rpm (min ).
-1
OIL PRESSURE (80°C/176°F):
Above 150 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm , 22 psi)
2
at 1,400 rpm (min )
-1
Above 800 kPa (8.2 kgf/cm , 116 psi)
2
at 5,000 rpm (min )
-1
Stop the engine.
If the pressure is abnormal, check the pressure
check valve in the front crankcase cover (page 4-7).
If it is OK, inspect the lubrication system.
Clean the sealing bolt threads and install it with a
new sealing washer.
TORQUE: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
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SEALING BOLT AND WASHER
PRESSURE GAUGE
07YAJ-0010100
07YAJ-0010300
07FPJ-7520110
07KPJ-VD60100
07ZMJ-HN2A100
07KPJ-VD6010A
HOSE
SEALING BOLT/WASHER
ATTACHMENT
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