Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Clean all parts thoroughly as engine is disassembled.
Only clean parts can be accurately inspected
and gauged for wear or damage. There are many
commercially available cleaners that will quickly remove
grease, oil and grime from engine parts. When such a
cleaner is used, follow manufacturer’s instructions and
safety precautions carefully.
Make sure all traces of cleaner are removed before
engine is reassembled and placed into operation. Even
small amounts of these cleaners can quickly break down
lubricating properties of engine oil.
NOTE: This disassembly sequence removes some
components in subassemblies to enable
technician to perform internal engine servicing.
Do not disconnect every EFI and electronic
governor component.
Disconnect Spark Plug Leads
NOTE: Pull on boot only, to prevent damage to spark
plug lead.
1. Disconnect leads from spark plugs.
2. Shut off fuel supply.
Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil Filter
1. Clean oil fi lter and housing area. Remove and
discard oil fi lter.
2. Remove dipstick and 1 oil drain plug.
3. Allow ample time for oil to drain from crankcase.
Remove Muffl
er
NOTE: Unless oxygen sensor is damaged or
malfunctioning, disassembly from muffl er is
unnecessary.
Remove exhaust system and attaching hardware from
engine. On engines equipped with a port liner, remove it
now.
Remove Cylinder Shrouds and Blower Housing
1. Remove top mounting screw and loosen shoulder
screws on each side. Lift off cylinder shrouds.
2. Remove mounting screws and separate blower
housing from backing shroud assembly. One screw
also secures oil fi ll/dipstick tube. Fixed guard (if
equipped) may be removed with blower housing.
If engine has pulse/lift pump mounted to blower
housing, remove two mounting screws.
3. Remove lower mounting screw and pull oil fi ll tube
out of crankcase.
Remove Electric Starter Motor
1. Disconnect leads from starter.
2. Remove screws and starter.
Remove #1 Barrel and Valley Baffl
es
1. Remove mounting screws from #1 barrel baffl e.
Disconnect wiring harness from coil (#1 starter side).
Let barrel baffl e hang (with coil installed).
2. Carefully remove clip securing wires to #1 valley
baffl e. Remove 3 screws, then valley baffl e.
Remove Fuel Pump Module/Fuel Pump Assembly
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
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. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Remove evap line & clips from fuel line clips and
separate from fuel pump module.
2. Lift grey locking tab and squeeze to disconnect
electrical connector from fuel pump module.
3. Wrap a shop towel completely around high pressure
fuel line connector.
4. Press release button and slowly pull connector away
from fuel pump module, allowing shop towel to
absorb any residual fuel in high pressure fuel line.
Any spilled fuel must be wiped up immediately.
5. Remove pulse line from crankcase fi tting.
6. Remove 3 screws securing fuel pump module baffl e
to crankcase. Remove fuel pump module, baffl e, and
fuel pump keeping all fuel lines connected.
Separate parts only if additional service is required.
Refer to page 111.
Do not cut any Oetiker clamps unless fuel lines and/
or fuel fi lter are being replaced.
Remove Governor Springs, Linkage, and Lever
(Mechanical Governor Only)
1. Unhook idle and governor springs from control
bracket and governor lever. Note color, location, and
position of each.
2. Disconnect throttle linkage and linkage spring from
governor lever.
3. Loosen nut and remove governor lever from cross
shaft.
Remove Oil Cooler
NOTE: New clamps are recommended any time
disassembly is performed, or if clamps have
been loosened (expanded) several times.
1. Remove oil cooler mounting screws. Do not lose any
washers (if used).
2. Note orientation of clamps before disassembling for
proper clearance during reassembly. Loosen clamps
and disconnect hoses from oil cooler. Cap hoses as
required to prevent dirt infi ltration.