NOTE - Air cleaner backplate screws supplied with kit have thread
locking compound on threads. If screw without thread locking
compound is used, a thread locking product such as Loctite
®
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must be applied, and screws properly tightened.
Failure to apply thread locking compound or properly tighten
screws may cause screws to loosen and fall into engine,
resulting in engine damage not covered
under warranty.
4. Fill gap between backplate mounting ears and
cylinder heads with aluminum spacer and correct
shims.
See Picture 5.
5. Bolt backplate to cylinder head with
5
⁄
16
”-18 bolts,
flat washers, and lockwashers.
NOTE - The manifold flange bolts may need to be loosened to
align backplate mounting ears with breather fittings in cylinder
heads. A long,
1
⁄
4
” ball-end Allen socket will aid in accessibility to
the cam-side fasteners of the flanges. Adjust carburetor/air
cleaner assembly as necessary for proper alignment with
mounting holes in cylinder head. Retighten flange bolts evenly to
16 ft. lbs.
c.
Final assembly and checks.
1. Check carb to manifold mounting bolts.
2. Check carb to air cleaner backplate mounting
screws.
3. Check the air cleaner backplate to head
mounting bolts.
4. Check fuel line connections and routing. Avoid
hot surfaces.
5. Check vacuum operated ignition advance
connections if applicable.
6. Check crankcase to backplate vent hose
connections.
7. Check vent hose connection from front cylinder
head to intake manifold.
8. Check fuel overflow hose routing. Avoid hot
surfaces.
9.
Test throttle to be sure it opens and closes freely.
Turn handlebars to extreme left and open and close
throttle, then turn bars to extreme right and check
throttle. When released, throttle should snap
closed in all positions.
10. Install air cleaner element and air cleaner cover
using three
1
⁄
4
-20 x 1” mounting screws provided.
Flat side of pleated filter element #17-0376 goes
against air cleaner backplate. Insure that element
goes around outside edge of locating tang at 9
o’clock position on backplate. Rounded side of
element with S&S
®
Part # goes toward outside.
Correctly installed element will remain in place on
backplate without support.
OIL LINE INSTALLATION
1.
Refer to service manual. Remove and wash oil tank
thoroughly. Clean or replace oil lines. Reinstall oil tank.
2.
Install and connect oil filter mounting bracket to the front of
engine crankcases, if applicable. Refer to service manual for
oil hose routing and specifications. Install new oil filter.
Improper installation of oil lines or fittings may result in parts
damage not covered under warranty.
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Picture 35
Picture 36
CAUTION
Picture 37
1- Top Oil Return Hole
3- Lower Oil Return Hole
2- Top Oil Supply Hole
4- Lower Oil Supply Hole
5- Middle Oil Supply Hole
1
2
5
3
4
4
3
5
CAUTION
