Yamaha XS650SE, Shop Manual

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CHAPTER 3.
ENGINE OVERHAUL
31. ENGINE REMOVAL
A. Preparation for removal
1. All dirt, mud, dust and foreign material
should be thoroughly removed from the
exterior of the engine before removal and
disassembly.
2. Place machine on center stand. Star-f
engine and allow it to warm up. Stop
engine and drain engine/transmission oil.
B. Fuel tank removal
1. Turn fuel petcocks to “on” (there is no
“off” position - fuel will not flow from a
petcock on the “on” position unless the
engine is operating). Disconnect fuel pipes
and vacuum pipes from petcock.
2. Lift seat and remove fuel tank holding
bolt. Remove fuel tank.
C. Removal of other parts
Remove the following parts in the order given.
1. Exhaust pipes
2. Horn (as a unit)
3. Both side footrests
4. Change pedal and drive chain guide
5. Left-hand crank case cover and clutch
cable.
6. Side covers
7. Air cleaner assembly and ventilation
hoses.
8. Carburetor (to the left), and throttle cable
9. Brake pedal
10. All wires and cables connecting engine
and chassis
11. Top center engine mounting brackets
(Remove only four bolts for easier re-
assembly)
12. Drive chain (with special tool)
D. Engine mounting bolts and engine removal
1. Remove mounting bolts in the order as
2. Remove the engine to the right.