Yamaha F40BWHD - Measuring the Oil Pressure

POWER UNIT
3-13
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CHK
ADJ
5. Add:
• Engine oil
6. Install:
• Oil filter cap
7. C h e c k :
• Engine oil level
Refer to "CHECKING THE ENGINE
OIL LEVEL" on page 3-12.
NOTE:
Recheck the engine oil level after running
the engine for several minutes. If the
engine oil is still not within the proper level,
add/drain as needed.
MEASURING THE OIL PRESSURE
Measure:
• Oil pressure
Out of specification → Check the oil
pump, oil suction pipe, and oil
strainer.
NOTE:
• Warm-up the engine before measuring
the oil pressure.
• Use a pressure gauge with the range of
0 to 10 kgf/cm
2
and an adapter with a
PT 1/8 thread.
Measuring steps
(1) Remove the oil pressure switch.
(2) Install the oil pressure gauge . (into
the oil pressure switch hole.)
(3) Start the engine.
(4) Measure the oil pressure at idling.
Recommended engine oil
4 stroke motor oil
API: SE, SF, SG or SH
SAE: 10W-30, 10W-40 or 20W-40
Oil quantity
with oil filter
2,200 cm
3
(74.4 US oz, 77.4 Imp oz)
without oil filter
2,000 cm
3
(67.6 US oz, 70.4 Imp oz)
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