9.7
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Remove Valve Cover
1. Remove the five hex flange valve cover screws.
Note the assembly orientation of any attached
brackets (lift, fuel tank, muffler) and loose spacers
if used. See Figure 9-22.
NOTE:
The valve cover is sealed to the cylinder
head using RTV silicone sealant. When
removing valve cover, use care not to
damage the gasket surfaces of cover and
cylinder head. To break the RTV seal,
hold a block of wood against one of the
flat faces of the valve cover. Strike the
wood firmly with a mallet. If the seal
doesn't break loose after 1 or 2 attempts,
repeat the procedure on the other side.
Remove Blower Housing and Baffles
1. Remove the hex flange screws from the blower
housing and baffles. Disconnect the wire harness
from the key switch, if equipped. Remove the
blower housing, intake tube and baffles. See
Figures 9-24, 9-25, and 9-26.
Figure 9-22. Removing Valve Cover.
Remove Cylinder Head Baffle
1. Remove the hex flange screws securing the
cylinder head baffle to the cylinder head. See
Figure 9-23. Remove the baffle.
Figure 9-24. Removing Intake Side Cylinder Baffle.
Figure 9-25. Removing Starter Side Cylinder Baffle.
Figure 9-23. Removing Cylinder Head Baffle.
Figure 9-26. Disconnecting Indicator Light Leads
and Removing Blower Housing.
Lift
Bracket
Muffler Bracket
Fuel Tank
Bracket
Valve
Cover
Hex Flange
Screws
Cylinder
Head Baffle
Cylinder
Baffle
Cylinder Baffle
(Starter Side)
Indicator Light
Connectors
Blower
Housing