Remove Rectifier-Regulator (If Required)
1. Remove the connector from the rectifier-regulator.
See Figure 9-13.
2. Remove the two screws securing the rectifier-
regulator and individual ground lead (if used).
Hex. Flange Screws
Rectifier-
Regulator
Ground Lead
Figure 9-13. Removing Rectifier-Regulator (not on
all models).
Remove Extended Oil Fill Tube
1. Remove the hex. flange screw securing the oil fill
tube to the blower housing/crankcase. See Figure
9-14.
2. Pull the oil fill tube out of the crankcase flange.
Oil Fill Tube
Figure 9-14. Removing Oil Fill Tube.
Remove Blower Housing and Baffles
1. See Figure 9-15, 9-16, and 9-17. Remove the six
screws securing the blower housing and any
commonly mounted clamps/brackets. Remove the
blower housing.
Connector
Hex. Flange Screw
Mounting Screws
Cylinder Baffle
Mounting Screw
Figure 9-15. Removing Blower Housing and Baffles.
Mounting Screws
Figure 9-16. Removing Blower Housing and Baffles.
Muffler
Bracket
Valve Cover
Screws
Figure 9-17. Removing Blower Housing and Baffles.
2. Remove the hex. flange valve cover screws and any
loose spacers (stamped steel valve covers) which
also attach the muffler and/or lift bracket. Note the
assembly orientation for proper reassembly later.
Section 9
Disassembly
Blower
Housing
Cylinder
Baffle
Hex. Flange
9
Screws
Cylinder Head
Baffle
9.5