KYMCO ZX/SCOUT 50, Service Manual

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3
. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Filter Cleaning
Disconnect the oil tube at the oil pump side and
allow oil to drain into a clean container.
Remove the tube clip at the oil tank side and
disconnect the oil tube.
Wash the air cleaner element in detergent
oil, squeeze out and allow to dry.
After washing, soak the element in clean
engine oil SAE 15W-40# and squeeze out
excess oil. Reinstall the element.
Cylinder Compression
Remove the spark plug and insert a
compression gauge.
Open the throttle valve fully and push the
starter button for 7 8 seconds to test the
compression.
Compression :
11.5kg/cm
²
If the compression is low, check for the
following:
•
Leaking cylinder head gasket
•
Worn piston/cylinder
If the compression is high, it indicates that
carbon deposits have accumulated on the
combustion chamber and the piston head.
Remove the oil filter.
Soak in oil
Squeeze out
and dry
Wash
Squeeze out
excess oil
d
Warm up the engine before compression
test.
Never use gasoline or organic vaporable
oil with acid or alkali for washing.
Clip