Remounting the Engine

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 21:47

REMOUNTING ENGINE

1.      Refer to engine removal. Reverse those removal steps that apply.

2.      Tighten:

• Engine mount bolts

Engine Mounting Bolt: 

Front, upper: 4.2 m-kg (30 ft-lb) 

Rear: 9.0 m-kg (65 ft-lb) 

Down tube: 3.8 m-kg (27 ft-lb)

3. Connect:

•   Pickup coil lead

•   Generator lead

•   Neutral switch lead

•   Oil level switch lead

•   Starter motor lead

•   Crankcase ventilation hose

•   Battery leads

•  See CHAPTER 7 "Cable Routing" for proper cable, lead, and hose routing.

•  Connect the battery positive lead first.

•  Make sure that the cables are not twisted.

•  Be careful not to pinch the leads.

4.     Install:

•  Carburetors

5.     Connect:

•  Throttle cable

•  Choke cable

6.     Tighten:

•  Air cleaner case mount bolts 1.0 m-kg, (7.2 ft-lb)

7.     Install:

•  Fuel tank

•  Seat

8.     Add:

•  Engine oil

3.5 L (3.08 Imp qt, 3.70 US qt)