Installation manual

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New 1.5L Models - Oiling System Highlights

• Engine mounted oil reservoir is standard.

• Engine reservoir filled without removing top cowl.

• Low oil sensor mounted at bottom of engine reservoir, normally closed

switch.

• Oil level in engine reservoir checked with gauge (chain) connected to fill

cap.

• Remote 3 gallon oil tank optional P/N 1257-8742A25

• Oil filter between engine reservoir and oil pump (replace every 100 hours).

• Same 7 outlet port oil pump as V6 OptiMax, (3 to crankpin area, 3 to

transfer port area, and 1 to air compressor).

• Oil usage is about 40 % of what the current 3.0 Liter OptiMax uses.

• Oil ratio is 300-400 : 1 at idle, 50:1 at WOT

• Return oil from air compressor is directed to cylinder bores.

Notes

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