Removing The Complete Engine From The Frame - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Engine
REMOVING THE COMPLETE ENGINE
FROM THE FRAME
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
WARNING
Removing the engine is a particularly complex
task. Study the motorcycle carefully before pro-
ceeding.
The procedures in this chapter are described in a
series of ordered steps.
The overlapping of operations in references to
other chapters must be interpreted in a logical
way, to avoid the unnecessary removal of compo-
nents.
Carry out only the operations necessary for the
removal of the component in question.
Before proceeding with the operations described
below, remember that the engine has to be re-
moved from the frame in a downward direction;
make sure you have the necessary equipment
correctly positioned.
Switch the ignition key to the " " position.
Position the motorcycle on the rear stand
TIONING THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE REAR
STAND).
Remove the rider saddle (REMOVING THE RIDER
AND PASSENGER SADDLE).
Disconnect the battery leads: first the negative (-) and
then the positive (+).
WARNING
When refitting the battery, connect the positive
lead (+) first, and then the negative lead (–).
Removing the tank (REMOVING THE FUEL TANK).
Remove the side fairings (REMOVING THE SIDE
FAIRINGS).
Remove the saddle cowl (REMOVING THE SADDLE
COWL).
Completely drain the cooling system (CHANGING THE
COOLANT).
Remove the carburetor (REMOVING THE CARBURE-
TOR).
Remove the complete exhaust pipe (REMOVING THE
EXHAUST PIPE).
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RS 50
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