3356177 - INTRODUCTION - ENGINE LUBRICATION

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Engine oil supply circuit

The engine oil supply circuit is illustrated in the diagram below.1, Suction head with filter mesh2, Oil pump3, Oil filter cartridge4, Main longitudinal channel5, Camshaft supports vertical channels6, Oil falling back into sump7, Switch for engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pump

The engine lubrication circuit is pressurised by a geared pump fastened to the crankcase.The pump is operated by the gear via the auxiliary shaft. A relief valve controls the system pressure.During the intake the oil is filtered through a gauze filter on the inlet casing and later on through a replaceable filter element on the supply line.1, Auxiliary shaft2, Relief valve3, Gauze filter4, Pump casing