Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 04 (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
GENERAL
For installation, use the torque values and Loctite
products from the exploded views. Clean threads
before using Loctite when installing the screws.
ENGINE REMOVAL
Vehicle Preparation
Close fuel valve.
Drain engine oil and engine coolant by drain plugs.
WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until en-
gine oil is warm.
UNDER ENGINE
1. Engine oil plug
LH SIDE OF ENGINE
1. Engine coolant plug
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Disconnect BLACK (-) cable from battery, then
RED (+) cable.
WARNING
Always disconnect battery exactly in the spec-
ified order, BLACK (-) cable first. It is recom-
mended to disconnect electrical connections
prior to disconnecting fuel lines.
Remove:
– seat
– front facia
– fuel tank (refer to FUEL CIRCUIT).
Engine Preparation
Unplug:
– spark plug cables
– oil pressure sensor, on the top of oil filter housing
– temperature sensor and temperature sender,
located near thermostat housing
– magneto and trigger coil wiring harness connec-
tors.
1. Spark plug cables
2. Oil pressure sensor
3. Temperature sensor
4. Temperature sender
5. Magneto and trigger coil connectors
On left side of vehicle, remove or disconnect the
following items:
– oil tank vent no. 1 on the top of engine
– radiator outlet hose
– oil inlet hose no. 2
– self-bleeding line
– clutch cable
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