Figure 8-15. Removing Air Cleaner Assembly.
2. Unhook the retainer and remove the air cleaner
element and precleaner (if equipped) from the air
cleaner base for servicing. See Figure 8-16.
Figure 8-16. Removing Air Cleaner Element.
3. Disconnect the ground lead and the fuel shut-off
solenoid lead (if equipped).
4. Remove the carburetor, throttle linkage and
governor lever as an assembly. See Figure 8-17.
Figure 8-17. Removing Carburetor.
5. Remove the carburetor gasket.
6. If necessary, the carburetor, throttle linkage and
governor lever can be separated. Reattach the
bushings to the linkage following separation to
avoid losing them.
Remove Electric Starter Motor
1. Disconnect the leads from the starter.
2. Remove the two hex flange screws. See Figure
8-18.
3. Remove the starter assembly.
Figure 8-18. Removing Electric Starter Motor.
4. Pull out the oil fill tube with the lifting strap from
the crankcase. See Figure 8-19.
Figure 8-19. Removing Oil Fill Tube.
Section 8
Disassembly
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