APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual page 65

Engine
"A" Prepare suitable supports to place under the
engine after it has been removed from the frame.
"B" Unscrew and remove the fastening pin (27) of the
left rear suspension (28).
Retrieve the relevant nut and washer.
CAUTION
Due to the heavy weight of the engine, work
with caution and beware of hand injuries.
"A" Accompany the engine until it is resting on the
ground.
"B" Unscrew and remove the left pin (29) that fixes the
engine to the frame and retrieve the washer.
"A" Support the left-hand side of the engine.
"B" Unscrew and remove the right pin (30) that fixes
the engine to the frame and retrieve the washer.
CAUTION
Proceed with care.
Beware of finger and limb injuries.
Take care when lifting and moving the motorcycle
"A" and "B" Lower the complete engine and place it on
a workbench.
CAUTION
Block the exhaust and intake manifold of the
engine inlet manifold to stop any impurities or
foreign bodies getting into it.
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
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