Measuring Engine Oil Pressure - Komatsu Galeo PC800-8 Shop Manual

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Measuring engine oil pressure

a Measuring instruments for engine oil pressure
Symbol Part No.
799-101-5002
1
G 790-261-1204
2 799-401-2320
a Measure the engine oil pressure under the fol-
lowing conditions.
• Coolant temperature: Within operating range
1. Open the cover from the left of the engine com-
partment.
2. Remove plug (1) (R1/8) from the oil filter head.
3. Install nipple [1] of hydraulic tester G1 and con-
nect them to hydraulic gauge G2 (1.0 MPa {10
}).
kg/cm
2
12
Part Name
Hydraulic tester
Digital hydraulic tester
Hydraulic gauge
4. Start the engine and measure the oil pressure
with the engine at low idle and high idle.
5. After completing the measurement, remove the
measuring equipment and set to the original
3 Oil pressure switch:
condition.
2.9 – 5.9 Nm {0.3 – 0.6 kgm}
30 Testing and adjusting
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