A.J.S. 8, 14, Instruction Book, Page: 29 / 60

TO REMOVE CHAINCASE OUTER COVER
Use a tray under chain case to catch oil.
Remove drain plug,
Remove near side footrest.
Remove engine plate cowling (two screws).
Remove three snap connectors on wire in BLACK sheath, push the sheath towards the
chain case a small amount.
Remove six cover screws and inspection cap.
Carefully pull off the cover, without strain on the alternator cables.
If the cover is completely removed, turn back one of the snap connectors, to permit the
black sheath to pass through the metal duct on the chain case rear portion.
When refitting the case, the gasket must be undamaged, ensure the cable colours match
with those in the connector block.
Replace parts in reverse order, gently take up the cable slack by pulling the sheath at the
rear of the case.
Screw locations length (under head)
Top right and bottom left 1
d
".
Top left 2¼".
Top centre
,
".
Bottom centre 1 c ".
Bottom right 1 z " .
TO REMOVE ALTERNATOR ROTOR
A N D ENGINE SPROCKET
Remove the chain case outer cover as
described previously.
Release and remove the engine shaft Illustration 8
nut (nut measures 1" across flats).
Take off the shaft washer, rotor, shaft Rotor
key and finally the engine sprocket.
(See front chain removal, 350 Model.)
Illustration 9
Exploded view of Clutch Mechanism
TO REMOVE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
Remove the oil filler cap from the kick-starter case cover.
Screw right home the clutch cable adjuster (adjacent to the handlebar lever).
Disengage, from the operating lever, the clutch cable inner wire by operating through
the oil filler cap opening.
Disengage, from the handlebar operating control lever, the clutch inner wire.
Pull cable, by its lower end, till removed from the machine, easing it through the frame
cable clips while doing so.
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