Yamaha XP500 - Measuring the Engine Oil Pressure

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MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
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MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
• engine oil level
Below the minimum level mark
→
Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
2. Remove:
• left lower side cover mole
Refer to “SIDE COVER MOULDINGS AND
LEG SHIELD”.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
CAUTION:
When the engine is cold, the engine oil will
have a higher viscosity, causing the engine
oil pressure to increase. Therefore, be sure
to measure the engine oil pressure after
warming up the engine.
4. Remove:
• main gallery plug
1
• O-ring
WARNING
The engine, muffler and engine oil are
extremely hot.
5. Install:
• pressure gauge
1
• oil pressure adapter B
2
Pressure gauge
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Oil pressure adapter B
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