3. ENGINE
3-
HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION
1. Leaking breather oil seal.
-Check if the oil seal of the breather is brittle, hard
or damaged. Refer to BOTTOM END subsection.
2. Valve stem seals worn or damaged.
-Replace valve stem seals.
3. Worn piston rings(blue exhaust smoke).
-Replace piston rings.
PROCEDURES
OIL COOLER
Oil Cooler Access
Refer to BODY and remove:
- Upper console
- Lower console
- RH lateral console panel
- RH inner panel
- Fuel tank cowl.
Oil Cooler Removal
Refer to the PERIODIC MAINTENCE
PROCEDURES subsection to:
- Drain engine oil.
- Drain engine coolant.
Remove oil cooler retaining screws.
1 .Retaining screws
2. Oil cooler
Place rags or towels under oil cooler to catch re-
maining oil and coolant.
Remove oi1 cooler and discard gasket.
1. 0il cooler
2. Gasket
Oil Cooler Inspection
Check oil cooler for cracks or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Oil Cooler Installation
For installation, reverse the remova1 procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Wipe off any oil and coolant spillage.
Install a NEW gasket.
Refer to PERIODIC MAINTENCE
PROCEDURES subsection and carry out the
following:
- Refill engine oil with recommended oil and at
the proper oil lever.
- Refill and bleed cooling system.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (OPS)
Oil Pressure Switch Location
The oil pressure switch is located at engine MAG
side above the magneto cover.
7. 0il oressi1re switch