Hitachi CG 24EBSP Service Manual page 16

(3) Removing the muffler
Loosen the two Hex. Socket Hd. Bolts M6 x 65**[4](4){3}<3>, and then remove Muffler (B) [6](6){5}
<5> and the Heat Protection Panel [7](7){6}<6> together.
**: For the Models CG 24EBS, CG 24EBD, CG 27EBS and CG 27EBD, loosen the hex. socket hd.
bolts M6 x 55.
(4) Removing the spark plug
Remove the Plug Cap [120](120){120}<120> from the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13>, and
then remove the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13>.
(5) Removing the air cleaner ass'y, carburetor ass'y, and carburetor insulator
Open the Cleaner Cover [45](45){46}<46> of Air Cleaner (A) Ass'y [46](46){47}<47>, loosen the two
Machine Screws (W/Washers) M5 x 60 (Black) [40](40){41}<41>, and then remove Air Cleaner (A)
Ass'y [46](46){47}<47>, Carburetor Ass'y WYC-36 [24](24)/WYC-37 {25}<25>/WYC-30, and
Carburetor Packing [22](22){23}<23> together. Loosen the two Seal Lock Hex. Socket Bolts
(W/Washer) M5 [12](12){22}<22>, and then remove the Carburetor Insulator [21](21){21}<21> and
Intake Packing [20](20){20}<20> together.
(6) Removing the fan case and clutch shaft
Place Fan Case (A) [107](107){107}<107> so that its surface facing the crank case is positioned
downward, and then remove the Retaining Ring for D12 Shaft [106](106){106}<106>. Use a hand
press or other tool to slowly push the shaft of the Clutch Shaft [110](110){110}<110> and remove it
without damaging the ball bearing of Fan Case (A) [107](107){107}<107>. Next, remove the Retaining
Ring 37 mm [109](109){109}<109> and slowly push the Ball Bearing 6301ZZC3 [108](108){108}<108>
out from the front end of Fan Case (A) [107](107){107}<107>.
(7) Removing the ignition coil and spark plug cap
Loosen the two Hex. Socket Hd. Bolts (W/Washers) M4 x 18 [118](118){118}<118>, and then remove
the Ignition Coil Ass'y [119](119){119}<119>. Add a drop of oil into the hole on the Spark Plug Ass'y
BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> side, move the high-voltage wire back and forth to spread oil inside the hole,
and then slowly pull out the Plug Cap [120](120){120}<120>, while being careful not to extend the
Metal Fitting of Plug Cap [121](121){121}<121>.
(8) Removing the clutch ass'y and starter pulley
In order to lock the Crank Shaft Comp. [58](58)/Crank Shaft {59}<59>, first insert the rope of the recoil
starter or other rope into the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> mounting hole on the Cylinder
[19](19){19}<19>, and then turn the Magneto Rotor Ass'y [124](124) and Magneto Rotor Comp.
{124}<124> counterclockwise until the Piston [49](49){50}<50> is locked at top dead center. Next,
loosen the two Step Bolts [111](111){111}<111> and remove the Clutch [114](114){114}<114>. To
remove the Starter Pulley Ass'y [60](60){62}<62>, lock the Crank Shaft Comp. [58](58)/Crank Shaft
{59}<59>, and then use a plastic hammer to lightly strike the Starter Pulley Ass'y [60](60){62}<62> to
turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE: Use a clean rope to lock the crank shaft. Also be careful not to leave cut pieces of rope
inside the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>.
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