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7. Disconnect the fuel hose from the carburetor.
NOTE: Be prepared to wipe up any fuel spillage.
8. Pull the recoil starter rope out approximately 60
cm (24 in.); then tie a slip-knot in the starter rope
below the console and allow the rope to slowly
retract against the starter case.
9. Remove the knot at the handle and remove the
handle; then thread the rope through the bushing in
the console.
10. At this point, scribe a line at the front of the engine
and measure the distance between the crankshaft
and the driveshaft. Record the measurement for
installing purposes.
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11. Lay the snowmobile on its side.
NOTE: A piece of cardboard should be used to
protect the finish.
12. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the four
belly pan plugs covering the engine mounting cap
screws; then remove the cap screws. Account for
eight washers and four lock nuts.
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NOTE: The front center plug is to access the oil
drain plug.
13. Place the snowmobile in the upright position; then
on the left-hand side of the engine, remove the
three cap screws securing the engine and brake
bracket to the front end.
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14. Remove the engine from the engine compartment.
Removing Engine
(660 cc Models)
1. Remove the negative cable from the battery; then
remove the positive cable. Remove the battery
hold-down plate and the battery vent hose; then
remove the battery.
NOTE: There is no vent hose on the turbo-model
battery.
2. Remove the drain access plug from bottom of
belly pan; then remove the oil drain plug to drain
the oil.
3. Disconnect the two instrument panel electrical
connectors near the front of the hood.
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made
on a fuel system when there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames,
etc., in the area.
! WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts eyes, skin, or
clothing. Care must be taken whenever handling a
battery.
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