Repair; Engine Removal - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

ENGINE

REPAIR

ENGINE REMOVAL

1. Turn all switches OFF and disconnect battery
negative ( - ) cable.
2. Raise hood. Disconnect light harness on right side
of hood. Lower hood to approximately 3/4 open
and slide off bracket.
Capscrews
And Nut
Heat Shield
3. Remove two capscrews securing heat shield to
frame. Remove capscrew and nut on side of heat
shield. Remove heat shield.
E
A
4. Disconnect fuel shutoff solenoid wire (A)(16
horsepower only).
5. Turn fuel shutoff valve (B) (early models only) to
OFF position or pinch closed fuel hose to
carburetor.
6. Loosen clamp (C) to disconnect throttle cable (D).
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Capscrews
B
C
D
CAUTION
Gasoline is explosive. Do not expose to flame or
spark. Serious injury can result. Store in a
properly marked, safe container. Wipe-up any
spills IMMEDIATELY.
7. Disconnect hose clamp (E) and slide fuel line off of
hose barb on carburetor.
H
F
8. Disconnect wires from starter terminal (F).
NOTE: Ground terminal (G) will be disconnected when
engine mounting bolt is removed.
9. Disconnect two (2) harness connectors (H).
10. Remove traction drive belt and mower drive belt.
11. Remove capscrew securing pulley assembly to
engine output shaft. Remove pulley assembly.
REPAIR
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