Club Car Precedent Villager 2, Maintenance And Service Manual

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SECTION 22 — GASOLINE VEHICLE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Gasoline Vehicle - Exhaust System
DANGER
• See General Warnings on page 1-2.
WARNING
• See General Warnings on page 1-2.
MUFFLER
MUFFLER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
2. If equipped, remove air deflector from top of engine.
3. Remove the locknut (1) securing the muffler (2) to its mounting bracket (Figure 22-1, Page 22-2) .
4. Remove the hex nuts (3) and lock washers (4) at the cylinder head and remove muffler (2) from vehicle.
MUFFLER INSTALLATION
NOTE: Any time the muffler is removed from the vehicle, install a new exhaust gasket (5).
Two different exhaust gaskets have been used; one with a raised port opening, that has since been replaced
by the other; a flat, metal-reinforced, graphite gasket. Follow instructions below for proper orientation of the
exhaust gasket with raised port opening.
1. If muffler bracket (6) was loosened or removed, tighten bolts (9) to 17 ft·lb (23 N·m) and then bolts (7) to 50
ft·lb (68 N·m)
(Figure 22-1, Page 22-2) .
2. Replace exhaust gasket (5) on the cylinder head exhaust port studs with a new gasket. For exhaust gasket with
raised port opening, orient gasket (5) with raised section of gasket up against the flange of the muffler.
3. Place muffler (2) into position and loosely secure it to mounting bracket with locknut (1) and to cylinder head
with lock washers (4) and hex nuts (3).
4. Tighten hardware in the following order:
4.1. At the cylinder head, tighten passenger-side hex nut (3) to 15 ft·lb (20 N·m).
4.2. At the cylinder head, tighten driver-side hex nut (3) to 15 ft·lb (20 N·m).
4.3. At the mounting bracket, tighten locknut (1) to 34 ft·lb (46 N·m).
5. If equipped, install air deflector on top of engine.
6. Connect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Connecting the Battery- Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
7. Place the shifter handle in NEUTRAL, the neutral lockout switch in MAINTENANCE, and chock the wheels.
8. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks and proper engine operation. See following DANGER.
DANGER
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces
carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
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