ENGINE OVERHAUL
ENGINE REMOVAL
NOTE:
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_
It is not necessary
to
remove the engine
in
order
to
remove the clutch
and/or
the AC
magneto.
A.
Preparation
for
Removal
1.
All dirt, mud, dust, and foreign material
must
be
removed from the engine
before removal and disassembly. This
will help
keep
foreign material out
of
the
engine oil.
2. Before engine removal and disassembly,
be
sure that you have the proper tools
and cleaning equipment. With them,
you
can
perform a clean and efficient
job.
NOTE:
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When disassembling the engine, keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylinders,
pistons,
and
other parts that have been
"mated"
through normal wear. Mated parts
must
be
reused
as
an
assembly or replaced.
3.
During engine disassembly, clean
all
parts and place them
in
trays
in
the order
of
disassembly. This will speed up
assembly time and help assure that
all
parts
are
correctly reinstalled
in
the
engine.
4.
Start the engine and let
it
warm-up.
Stop the engine and drain the engine oil.
3-1
NOTE:
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Remove the air bleed screw
and
then loosen
the filter cover screw.
1. Air bleed screw 2. Filter cover screw
5.
Remove the left and right sidecovers.
B.
Seat
and
Fuel
Tank
1.
Turn the fuel cock to
"OFF".
2.
Loosen the seat securing bolts and
remove the seat.
3.
Loosen the fuel tank securing bolt and
remove the fuel tank.