Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Remove Carburetor
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Disconnect fuel shut-off solenoid lead.
2. Remove fuel inlet hose from carburetor. Properly
contain any remaining fuel.
3. Remove carburetor and linkages as an assembly.
4. Remove carburetor gasket.
5. Carburetor and linkages can be separated as
necessary.
Remove Oil Sentry
™
(if equipped)
1. Disconnect lead from Oil Sentry
™
switch.
2. Remove Oil Sentry
™
switch from oil pan.
Remove Baffl es and Intake Manifold
1. Remove screws securing valley baffl es to cylinder
heads and backing shroud assembly.
2. Remove screws securing outer cylinder baffl es in
place.
3. Remove screws securing intake manifold to cylinder
heads. Cut any wire ties that secure wiring harness
or leads to intake manifold.
4. Remove intake manifold and gaskets.
Remove Oil Cooler
NOTE: New clamps are recommended any time
disassembly is performed, or if clamps have
been loosened (expanded) several times.
1. Remove oil cooler mounting screws. Do not lose any
washers (if used).
2. Loosen clamps and disconnect hoses from oil
cooler.
Remove Oil Filter Housing
NOTE: Further disassembly of oil fi lter housing
assembly is not required unless being serviced
individually. Follow substeps a, b, and c.
1. Remove screw securing oil fi lter housing and
individual O-rings to crankcase. Carefully separate
parts.
Perform following only if oil fi lter housing assembly
requires individual servicing.
a. Remove nipple from cup and oil fi lter housing.
b. Remove oil fi lter cup and spring from housing.
c. Remove rubber valve and spring from cup.