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FE290 ENGINE
General Information
Page 13-4 2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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Circlip, Retaining Ring
Replace circlips and retaining rings that were removed with new circlips and retaining rings, as removal weakens
and deforms them. During installation, take care to compress or expand them only enough for installation.
High Flash-point Solvent
To reduce fire danger a high flash-point solvent is recommended. A commercial solvent commonly available
in North America is Stoddard solvent (generic name). Always follow manufacturer and container directions
regarding the use of any solvent.
Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS
2
) Grease
Engine Rotation
When turning the crankshaft by hand, always turn it clockwise as viewed from the clutch side of the engine.
This will ensure proper adjustments.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See also Section 11 – Troubleshooting and Electrical System and Section 12 – Electrical Components.
1. Always minimize shock hazards when working on electrical equipment. Work in a clean, dry environ-
ment with dry hands.
2. Electrical parts should never be struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard surface.
Such a shock can damage an electrical part.
3. Never replace a defective electrical component without first determining what caused the failure. If the failure
was brought on by some other item or items, they too must be repaired or replaced before using the vehicle.
4. Make sure all connectors in the circuit are clean and tight, and examine wires for signs of overheating,
fraying, etc. Wires in poor condition and bad connections will affect electrical system operation.
5. Measure coil and winding resistance when the part is cold (at room temperature).
6. All the electrical leads are either single-color or two-color and, with only a few exceptions, must be con-
nected to leads of the same color. On any of the two-color leads, there is a greater amount of one color and
a lesser amount of a second color, so a two-color lead is identified by first the primary color and then the
secondary color. For example, a yellow wire with a thin red stripe is referred to as a “yellow/red” wire.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a pressurized lubrication system which consists of these components
(Figure 13-1, Page 13-6) and (Figure 13-2, Page 13-6):
• Inlet filter screen (2)
• Trochoid pump (3)
• Cartridge filter (5)
• Pressure relief valve (8)
• THIS MANUAL MAKES REFERENCE TO MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE GREASE IN THE
ASSEMBLY OF CERTAIN ENGINE AND CHASSIS PARTS. ALWAYS CHECK MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE USING SUCH SPECIAL LUBRICANTS.
NOTE