Powerhead
Powerhead Removal
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Remove pin and washer from shift rod lever to
release the lower shift rod.
Rope Start Models
Remove throttle cable and tiller shift rod.
Remove the recoil starter housing and starter
ratchet. Refer to Recoil Starter Removal on
p. 317.
All Models
Install Lifting Fixture, P/N 396748, on flywheel and
seat the three screws completely.
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool and
support weight of powerhead with hoist.
Loosen the screws holding the exhaust water
valve to the exhaust housing.
Move water valve aside and remove the eight
exhaust housing to powerhead screws.
Use a suitable tool to carefully separate the pow-
erhead from exhaust housing.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage the powerhead or
exhaust housing mating surfaces.
1. Shift rod screw
002171
1. Cable anchor
2. Anchor screw
3. Cable retainer
4. Shift rod retainer
006526m
1. Starter housing screws (3)
002515
NOTICE
Be sure to use only the 1 1/8 in. (short)
screws, P/N 398067, included with the tool to
avoid damage to electronic components
under the flywheel.
1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 1/8 in. screws
002098
1. Powerhead screws
004292