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NOTE: During the bleeding procedure, watch the
reservoir sight glass to make sure there is always
a sufficient amount of brake fluid in the reservoir.
Failure to maintain sufficient amount of fluid in the
reservoir will result in air being in the system.
5. Repeat step 4 until the brake lever is firm.
Replacing Drive Belt
REMOVING
1. Remove the eight Phillips-head cap screws and
four cap screws securing the footrest cover to
the footrest and front and rear fenders; then
remove footrest cover.
2. Remove the cooling duct.
3. Remove the eight cap screws securing the drive
clutch cover; then remove the cover. Account
for a gasket and two alignment pins.
NOTE: The gasket does not need to be removed
unless it is being replaced or unless additional
servicing is being done requiring its removal.
4. Remove the nut securing the stationary drive
sheave to the crankshaft; then remove the sta-
tionary drive sheave. Account for a washer, kick
starter ratchet, and cooling fan.
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5. Open the movable sheave on the driven clutch
assembly with a suitable pry bar or wedge; then
remove the drive belt.
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INSTALLING
1. If removed, place the gasket and two alignment
pins into position on the crankcase.
2. Spread the faces of the driven clutch with a suit-
able pry bar or wedge; then when the faces are
separated, insert the drive belt.
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NOTE: If the drive belt has an arrow stamped on
the outer face, it should point forward (direction of
rotation).
3. Pinch the drive belt together near its center and
slide the stationary drive sheave over the crank-
shaft. Install the washer, kick starter ratchet, and
cooling fan. Secure the stationary drive sheave
with a nut (threads coated with red Loctite
#271). Tighten the nut to specifications (see
Section 10).
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