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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD REMOVAL
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ROPE START MODELS
Remove the recoil starter housing and starter
ratchet. Refer to RECOIL STARTER REMOVAL
on p. 311.
Install Lifting Fixture, P/N 396748, on flywheel and
seat the three screws completely.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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. Starter housing screws (3) 002515
1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 1/8 in. screws
002098
1
1
1
2
1
1. Powerhead screws 004292
1