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Engine Turnover

#1 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Thu May 01, 2014 6:49 am

Is it safe to spin my engine over from the electric start? The engine is full of new oil but I still have the tank and carbs to fit.
Just keen to make sure it all works and is connected up ok.
I quickly did it last night be impatient and it all seemed ok but the oil light came on.
Any concerns?
Just purchased a 1976 UK Z900 A4 for renovation. Wish me luck.
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#2 PostAuthor: Compo1955 » Thu May 01, 2014 6:59 am

When you spin the motor on the starter, the oil light should go out after a few seconds. The light will come back on as soon as you release the starter button if the motor didn`t start up.
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#3 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Thu May 01, 2014 7:07 am

Perfect that's exactly what it did. Phew!
So when you turn ignition back on the oil light should come on?
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#4 PostAuthor: steve bowdler » Thu May 01, 2014 7:19 am

Yes :D
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#5 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Thu May 01, 2014 11:34 am

Wayne1960 wrote:Perfect that's exactly what it did. Phew!
So when you turn ignition back on the oil light should come on?


might take a few seconds though if its cold :wink:
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#6 PostAuthor: paulmceleney » Thu May 01, 2014 5:04 pm

If you have just rebuilt the engine I would not try to start it to you have turn the engine over by hand first remove the points cover and turn the engine using a spanner
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