Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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4.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
ITEM
Engine oil capacity After draining
After change
After disassembly
Recommended engine oil
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
1.8 liters (1.9 US qt, 1.6 Irnp
1.85 liters (1.95 US qt, 1.63 Imp
2.2 liters (2.3 US qt. 1.9 Irnp
Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil or
equivalent motor oil
API service classification SE. or SG
4-1
OIL PUMP &STRAINER
4-1
OIL COOLER OIL TANK
Body clearance 0.15
-
0.22 (0.006
-
4-2
4-6
0.25 (0.010)
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Used engine may cause skin cancer
if
repeatedly in contact the
skin
forprolongedperiods. Although this is
unlikely unless you handle used oil on a basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash
your
hands with soap and
water as soon as possible after handling used oil. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
This section covers service of the oil pump, oil stra'ner and oil cooler.
For oil level check, oil change, oil filter replacement and oil strainer (at oil tank) cleaning, refer to section 3.
The service procedures in this section can be performed witn the engine installed
in
the frame.
When ano instal ing the care not t o allow dust or dirt enter the .
If
any portion of the oil pump is worn beyond the specif'ed service I'mits. replace the as an assembly.
After oil cooler oil p'pes has been installed, check [hat there are no oil leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
Viscosity: SAE
Oil Tip clearance 0.15 (0.006)
TORQUE VALUES
Oil pipe joint flare nut
Oil pump assembly bolt
20 (2.0 14
13 (1.3 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Oil level too
low
-
high oil consumption
Oil consumption
External oil leak
Worn piston rings or incorrect piston ring installation
Worn cylinder
Worn valve guide or stem seals
Oil pump worn or damaged
Oil contamination
.
Oil or filter not changed often enough
Worn piston rings or incorrect piston ring installation
Worn valve guide or stem seals
4-