4-30
FUEL
E
OIL PUMP
Oil injection pump air bleeding
1. Bleed:
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Air
Air bleeding steps:
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Place rags around the air bleed screw
1
to catch any oil that might spill.
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Fill the oil tank with the recommended
oil.
NOTE:
If the oil pump is replaced or the oil suc-
tion hose is reinstalled, bleed air from
the oil suction hose by removing it from
the oil pump.
After bleeding the air, reconnect the
hose with a locking tie.
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2-W oil only
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Loosen the air bleed screw
1
two full
turns and make sure that both the oil
and air bubbles flow out.
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When there are no air bubbles left,
tighten the air bleed screw.
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Wipe up any spilt oil.
T
R
.
Air bleed screw:
3 Nm (0.3 m • kgf, 2.2 ft • lb)
CAUTION:
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Do not run the engine if oil does not
flow out of the air bleed screw. Inspect
the oil pump hoses for proper routing
and make sure there are no restrictions
in the line.
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Use only YAMALUBE 2-W oil. Using
another oil can seriously damage the
catalytic converter and other engine
components.
