Patent ID: 7089904

Claim:
A lubricating structure for an engine, comprising: a crankshaft ( 7 ) having one end ( 7 a ) and another end ( 7 b ); at least one crankcase ( 5 , 6 ) having opposite side parts and rotatably supporting said crankshaft; a clutch mechanism ( 38 ) disposed at a location toward said one end of said crankshaft; a magnet cover ( 60 ) fixed to one of said opposite side parts of said crankcase, which is remote from said clutch mechanism; a magnet device (MG) disposed between said crankcase and said magnet cover at a location toward said other end of said crankshaft; an oil supply pump (FEP) disposed between said crankcase and said magnet cover, for supplying lubricating oil; and an oil recovery pump (SCP) disposed between said crankcase and said magnet cover, for recovering the lubricating oil.