APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual page 57

Engine
"A" arrange for suitable supports to be placed under
the engine for the next positioning, after the frame
removal.
"B" unscrew and remove pin (27) fixing the left rear
suspension (28).
Keep the nut and the washer.
CAUTION
Since the engine is heavy, proceed with caution. In
particular, mind the hands.
"A" carefully lean the engine on the floor.
"B" unscrew and remove the left pin (29) fixing the
engine to the frame. Keep the washer.
"A" hold the left side of the engine.
"B" unscrew and remove the right pin (30) fixing the
engine to the frame. Keep the washer.
CAUTION
Proceed with caution.
In particular, mind the limbs and fingers.
Proceed with caution when lifting and moving the
engine.
"A" and "B" Lean the engine assembly on the work
bench.
CAUTION
Close the engine intake manifold in order to
prevent dirt and foreign bodies from getting in.
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
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