3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT SUPER 9 50 LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil Filter Cleaning Disconnect the oil tube at the oil pump side and allow oil to drain into a clean container. Remove the tube clip at the oil tank side and disconnect the oil tube. Remove the oil filter. Clean the oil filter screen with compressed air. Install the oil filter in the reverse order of removal and fill the oil tank with specified oil up to the proper level. Bleed air from the oil pump and oil lines. · Connect the oil tubes securely. Oil Filter Clip · Install the tube clip at the oil tank side and also install the clip to the lower oil tube that goes to the oil pump. · Check for oil leaks. Oil Pump Condition Adjust oil pump control cable after the throttle grip free play is adjusted. Open the throttle valve fully and check that the index mark on the pump body aligns with the aligning mark on the oil pump control lever. Reference tip alignment within 1mm of index mark on open side is acceptable. Start and idle the engine, then slowly open Filter Screen the throttle to increase engine rpm and check the operation of the oil pump control lever. If adjustment is necessary, adjust the oil Lock Nut Control Lever Aligning Mark pump control cable by loosening the control cable lock nut and turning the adjusting nut. After adjustment, tighten the lock nut. Reference tip alignment within 1mm of index mark on open side is acceptable. However, the aligning mark on the control lever must never be on the closed side of the index mark, otherwise engine damage will occur because of insufficient lubrication. If the oil pump is not synchronized properly, the following will occur: · Excessive white smoke or hard starting due to pump control lever excessively open ·Seized piston due to pump control lever Adjusting Nut Pump Body Index Mark insufficiently open 3-14