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9.3
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Figure 9-5. Removing Bendix Drive Starter.
Remove Air Cleaner
1. Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner
cover. See Figure 9-6.
2. Remove the wing nut, air cleaner element, and
precleaner (if so equipped).
3. Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the
breather hose from the air cleaner base and valve
cover. See Figure 9-7.
4. Remove the hex. fl ange nuts from the intake
studs. Remove air cleaner base and gasket from
studs.
Figure 9-7. Removing Air Cleaner Base.
Remove External Governor Components
and Carburetor
WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Do not fi ll the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel
could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near
spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Remove the throttle linkage from the bushing
in the governor lever. See Figure 9-8. Reattach
bushing to throttle linkage.
Remove the other end of the throttle linkage from
the bushing in the carburetor throttle lever.
Figure 9-8. Removing Throttle Linkage.
Hex. Flange
Screws
Electric
Starter
Stud Terminal
Knob
Air Cleaner Cover
Hose
Clamps
Breather
Hose
Valve Cover
Gasket
Hex. Flange Nuts
Air Cleaner
Base
Figure 9-6. Removing Air Cleaner Cover.
Governor Lever
Governor Spring
Carburetor
Throttle
Lever
Throttle Linkage
Bushing