Subaru EX17 Service Manual

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10. OIL SENSOR
10-1 SPECIFICATIONS
10-2 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
The oil sensor is composed of the float, permanent
magnet incorporated into the float and the oil sensor.
In accordance with the oil level, the float moves up and
down.
When the oil level is upper level, the float moves up.
Fig.10-1
OIL SENSOR
Type
Float type
(with lead switch incorporated)
Resistance
(at FULL oil level)
100 M ohms or over
Operating
Temperature
-30 to +180 degree Celsius
Fig.10-2
FLOAT
LEAD SWITCH
PERMANENT MAGNET
Fig.10-3
When the oil level is lower level, the float moves down.
The permanent magnet is close to the lead switch, and
the lead switch is activated by the magnetic force.
MAGNETIC FORCE
NOTE : With regards to the wiring diagram,
please refer to the section 8-4 (page52).

Subaru EX17 Specifications

General

Displacement	169 cc
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Maximum Output	4.2 kW (5.7 HP) / 4000 rpm
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto ignition
Starting System	Recoil starter
Dry Weight	15.0 kg
Oil Capacity	0.6 L
Bore x Stroke	67.0 x 48.0 mm
Maximum Torque	2500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.6 L
Engine Type	4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder, air-cooled