Suzuki Intruder 1978 - Two-Cycle Engine Maintenance

1. Shock Absorber Spring
2. Shock Absorber
3.
4.
5.
Front Suspension Arm
Bellcrank
Spring Adjustment Cam
Figure 2- 42
Two-Cycle Engine
Maintenance
Inspection
Inspect the engine and mating flanges for oil resi-
due around flanges. Replace seals if leakage is
evident. Check the engine for loose or missing
hardware etc.; tighten or replace as necessary.
Check the cooling system for coolant leaks, repair
or replace as necessary. Inspect oi l level of the
engine gearcase and correct as required .
Inspect the vent (breather) hole in the
gearcase cavity above the sight glass for
obstructions. This hole must remain clear
for proper operation of the seal between
the crankcase and gearcase or gearcase
damage will result. (See Figure 2- 43.)
To drain the engine gearcase:
1. Remove
the drain plug. (See F igur e 2- 43 .)
2. Raise the back of the snowmobile
approximately 3 feet to completely empty oil
cavity.
3.
Reinstall the drain plug.
To fill the engine gearcase:
1. Remove
the fill plug from the top of the
gearcase.
2. Pour
Shell XL 100 10W30 nonfoaming engine
oil into the gearcase until the level is half way
up the sightglass in the engine gearcase. Fill
the gearcase cavity while the snowmobile is
level. Do not overfi ll. The oil level should not
be
higher than the top of the sight glass
window in gearcase. (See Figure 2-44) .
3.
In stall and tighten the gearcase fil l plug.
1. Vent Hole
2. Drain Plug
Figure 2-43
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