Section 03
ENGINE
Subsection 07
(LUBRICATION SYSTEM)
VMR2003_011_03_07A.FM
03-07-3
GENERAL
The engine removal is not necessary when work-
ing on the oil pressure switch, oil filter, pressure
regulator valve, magnetic plug and/or oil strainer.
Prior to change the engine oil, ensure vehicle is on
a level surface.
Oil and oil filter must be replaced at the same time
and oil strainer must be cleaned too. Oil change,
oil filter replacement and oil strainer cleaning
should be done with a warm engine.
At installation, use torque values and Loctite prod-
ucts from the exploded view. Clean threads before
using Loctite products when installing screws.
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmen-
tal regulations.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TEST
NOTE:
The engine oil pressure test should be done
with a
warm engine
and the
recommended oil
.
Remove the oil pressure switch
no. 1
in the area
of the cylinder head (exhaust side), mounted on
the crankcase MAG side and install the oil pres-
sure gauge (P/N 529 035 709).
1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil filter cover
NOTE:
Oil pressure switch works between 15 kPa
(2 PSI) and 35 kPa (5 PSI).
The engine oil pressure should be as following value
at warm engine condition (80°C (176°F) approxi-
mately).
If the engine oil pressure is out of specifications,
check the points described in
TROUBLESHOOT-
ING
section.
To install oil pressure switch, reverse the removal
procedure.
OIL CHANGE
Removal
Place a drain pan under the engine magnetic drain
plug area.
Remove oil dipstick
no. 17
.
CAUTION:
Pay attention not to lose O-ring
no. 16
on dipstick.
Clean the magnetic drain plug area.
Unscrew magnetic drain plug
no. 3
then remove
dipstick.
CAUTION:
Pay attention not to lose gasket ring
no. 2
on magnetic drain plug.
1. Magnetic drain plug
2. Gasket ring
Wait a while to allow oil to flow out of engine.
Inspection
Oil condition gives information about the engine
condition. See
TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until en-
gine oil is warm.
1
R175motr126A
2
PRESSION/RPM
1500 RPM
8500 RPM
MINIMAL
15 kPa
(2 PSI)
350 kPa
(51 PSI)
1
R175motr127A
2
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