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EG-354

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM

OIL PRESSURE CHECK


1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, dis-
coloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SG or SH, Energy- Conserving II
or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Recommended
viscosity is as shown in the illustration.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ”L” and ”F” marks
on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ”F” mark.

3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL


OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating
temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle
29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm
245 - 490 kPa (2.5 - 5.0 kg f/cm2, 36 - 71 psi)
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Remove the oil pressure gauge.
(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure
switch.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(c) Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

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