Engine Service Manual

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Reassembly
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1. Install governor lever onto governor cross shaft if
disconnected previously.
2. Make sure throttle linkage is connected to governor
lever and throttle lever on carburetor. Connect choke
linkage to carburetor choke lever.
3. Attach fuel line to carburetor and secure with a
clamp.
4. Install a new air cleaner base gasket and air cleaner
base onto mounting studs. Torque nuts to
6.2-7.3 N·m (55-65 in. lb.).
5. Connect breather hose to air cleaner base and
secure with clamp.
6. Move governor lever toward carburetor as far as it
will go (wide-open throttle), and hold in position.
7. Round Cross Shaft End: Insert a nail or similar
tool into hole on cross shaft and rotate shaft
counterclockwise as far as will turn, then torque nut
to 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.).
7 mm Hex Cross Shaft End: Use 7 mm hex socket
on end of cross shaft and rotate shaft
counterclockwise (viewed from end) as far as it will
turn, then torque nut to 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.).
Install Air Cleaner Element
Install air cleaner element (with precleaner if equipped),
onto air cleaner base.
Install Throttle and Choke Controls
Governor Lever Hole Position
A
E
D
C
B
A Governor Lever B Hole 1
C Hole 2 D Hole 3
E Hole 4
1. Connect choke linkage to choke actuator lever on
main control bracket assembly.
2. Install main control bracket to cylinder heads using
screws. Two lower screws should also secure inner
baffl es. Torque screws to 10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.) into
new holes, or 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) into used holes.
3. Connect governed idle spring to governor lever and
main control bracket. Connect governor spring from
throttle control bracket to appropriate hole in
governor lever.
Install Electric Starter Motor
1. Install starter motor and lift bracket.
2. Torque screws to 23.8 N·m (211 in. lb.).
3. On models with a solenoid shift starter, connect
leads to solenoid.
Install Debris Screen
Snap screen onto fan.
Install Blower Housing
NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws until all are
installed to allow shifting for hole alignment.
1. Install blower housing onto engine. Start all
mounting screws. Make sure wire harness and spark
plug leads exit out through appropriate openings in
shrouding. Attach any fuel line clamps used.
2. Torque screws as follows:
M5 Blower Housing Screws: 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.) in a
new hole, or 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) in a used hole.
M4 HI-LO Screws: 2.8 N·m (25 in. lb.).
M3 HI-LO Screws: 2.3 N·m (20 in. lb.).
3. Install and secure air cleaner cover.
Install Fixed Guard (if equipped)
Install fi xed guard. Securely tighten screw (if equipped).
Install Dipstick Tube
1. Lubricate dipstick tube O-ring and install into
crankcase.
2. Secure to backing plate using M5 screw.
3. Torque screw to 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.).