buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

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 Oil is pressure-fed from the oil pump to the

oil filter mount (4) via a hose connection (5). Oil travels
through the filter mount into the filter via outer filter holes.

Adequate oil pressure activates the oil pressure signal light
switch (6) in the filter mount, which turns off the oil pressure
indicator lamp.

The check ball (2) in the filter adapter (1) “opens” at 4-6 psi
(28-41 kN/m

2

) oil pressure. Filtered oil leaves the filter, flow-

ing past the check ball.

1.

Remove oil filter adapter (1) from oil filter mount (4).
Remove check ball (2) and spring (3).

2.

Remove oil pressure signal light switch (6).

Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Blow out holes
and passages using compressed air.

NOTE

Use TEFLON PIPE SEALANT or HYLOMAR on all fittings
installed to oil filter mount.

1.

Install oil pressure signal light switch (6). Tighten to 5-
7 ft-lbs (7-9 Nm).

2.

Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 242 (blue) to the
threads on that end of the oil filter adapter (1) which is
installed into oil filter mount (4). Do not apply LOCTITE to
adapter threads on oil filter element side.

NOTE

The oil filter adapter (1) has identical ends; either end may be
installed into the oil filter mount.

3.

Place spring (3) and check ball (2) into threaded hole at
center of mount (4). Push adapter (1) against ball to
compress spring. Install threaded end (with LOCTITE)
into threaded hole at center of mount (4). Tighten adapter
to 8-12 ft-lbs (11-16 Nm).

4.

Connect pressure switch wire. Tighten nut which secures
wire to 4-10 in-lbs (0.4-1.1 Nm).

5.

Pour about 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter) of clean engine oil into
filter. Apply a light coat of oil to oil filter gasket. Install oil
filter onto oil filter mount/adapter assembly; tighten filter
an additional 1/2-3/4 turn after gasket contacts filter
mount surface.

6.

Fill oil tank with proper oil. See 

 in

Section 1. 

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