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8. The reverse gear. intermediate gear wheel and its bearings become loose when the
circlip is removed from the end of the shaft.
9. Shaft gaskets are removed only if they are to be replaced with new one
10. When removing the bearings pay attention to the fact that removing force should
not be transferred through the bearing surfaces and roiling part unless you intend to
discard the bearings after the removal.
Assembling the Reverse/Reduction Gear Box
1. Install shaft sealers making sure they face the correct direction.
2. Install the drive shaft bearing by pressing on the inner frame or tapping with a core.
3. Assemble the screw shaft (clutch cone, gear wheels, bearings and circlips).
4. Install the outer frames of the screw shaft bearings. (Note: possible use of shims)
and inner frames on the shaft. taking into account the intermediate plates as well as
the circlip at the engine end of the shaft.
5. Install the coupling crank and sealers. Note: do not lubricate sealers,
6. Install the drive shaft taking care not to damage the shaft sealers.
7. Install the water pump intermediate plate, the gear wheel. the key. the sealing ring
and the pump house.
8. Install the screw shaft so that the coupling crank is in its correct place.
9. Install the hush key and the coupling flange on The screw shaft. Tighten the
fastening nut of the coupling flange.
10. Install the coupling rod, the locking stud and the spring and hammer the cotter pin
into its hole.
11. Fasten the reverse/reduction gear box to the engine.
12. Check the screw shaft end play, which should be approximately 0. 1 mm. If
necessary. the play is adjusted by using shims.
13. Fill the gear box with the correct amount of oil.
STORAGE OF ENGINE
When the engine is stored for the winter or for some other reason it is not in use r a long period of
time, the following is recommended:
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Remove the carburetor, the spark plug and the pulley belt.
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When the piston is in its uppermost dead position. pour 3 ounces engine oil
through the suction slot into the crankcase.
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Turn the piston to the lowest position and tilt the engine so that the oil reaches the
bearings.
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The piston is again turned into its uppermost position and 1.5 ounces oil is poured
through the spark plug hole into the cylinder.
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Turn the crankshaft a few revolutions and leave the piston in the middle of a stroke
position closing the cylinder slots.
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The spark plug is installed and the exposed parts that may rust are greased or oiled.
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Electric equipment may be sprayed for protection (for instance CRC5-56). After
cleaning the battery and checking its fluid level, charge it.
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To protect the engine against dust it may be covered with PWC foil.