Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [179/401] Oil pressure

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-15

Oil Pressure Measurement

NOTE

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Measure the oil pressure after the engine is warmed up.

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Remove:

Oil Passage Plug

WARNING

If the oil passage plug is removed while the engine

is warm, hot engine oil will drain through the oil pas-

sage; take care against burns.

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Attach the oil pressure gauge [A] and adapter [B] to the

oil passage hole.

Special Tools - Oil Pressure Gauge, 5 kgf/cm²: 57001-125

Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, M14 × 1.5:

57001-1209

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Run the engine at the specified speed, and read the oil

pressure gauge.

If the oil pressure is significantly below the specification,

inspect the oil pump and relief valve.

If the oil pump and relief valve are not at fault, inspect the

rest of the lubrication system.

Oil Pressure

275 ∼ 335 kPa (2.8 ∼ 3.4 kgf/cm², 40 ∼ 48 psi) @4 000

r/min (rpm), 90°C (194°F) of oil temp.

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Stop the engine.

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Remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter.

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Install the oil passage plug and tighten it.

Torque - Oil Passage Plug: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)

NOTE

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When binding the brake switch lead with the plastic

clamp, make sure it does not touch the exhaust pipe.

WARNING

To avoid a serious burn, never touch the hot ex-

haust pipe.