Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Oil Pressure Measurement

Special Tool - Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4-21

Oil Pressure Measurement

Oil Pressure Measurement

•Remove:

Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)

Inlet Manifold (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)

Oil Pressure Switch Connector [A] (disconnect)

Oil Pressure Switch [B]

•Installhole. the oil pressure gauge adapter [A] to the switch

Special Tool - Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT 1/8: 57001 -1033

•Install the oil pressure gauge [A] to the adapter.

•Out off a rag or cloth.

•Install:

Inlet Manifold (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)

•Launch the watercraft.

•Start the engine for several minutes.

•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

Standard: 461 kPa (4.7 kgf/cm², 67 psi) @3 000 r/min (rpm), oil temperature 74°C (165°F)

•Stop the engine.

•Raise the watercraft to the land.

•Remove:

Inlet Manifold

Oil Pressure Gauge and Adapter