Oil Pressure Check

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Remove the oil pressure switch (1) from the cylinder block on the front left side of the engine. Refer to Exploded View .

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WARNING:
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil.
- If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations
Install Tool (A) into the port and install the oil pressure switch (1) into the other end of the tool and thread Tool into Tool (A).

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Tool

:- - (J-54417)
Connect suitable tool (B) and start the engine.
CAUTION: If the lubricating oil pressure does not develop within 15 seconds, shut down the engine to reduce the possibility of internal damage.

Allow the engine to operate and achieve operating temperature. Check for leaks.

Record the engine oil pressure reading at idle.

Oil Pressure at Low idle Minimum

: 69 kPa (0.70 kg/cm ² , 10 psi)

Increase engine speed to rated speed and hold for 30 seconds.

Record the lubricating oil pressure reading at rated engine speed.

Oil Pressure at Rated Engine Speed Minimum

: 279 kPa (2.85 kg/cm ² , 40.5 psi)

Remove the tool assembly from the port and install the oil pressure switch (1). Refer to Exploded View .

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