Specifications

Engine

chap. 3

3-3

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE FRAME

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

INFORMATION).

Stop the engine and wait until the engine and

exhaust system have cooled down.

Disconnect the battery.

Bleed the cooling system completely (see REPLAC-

ING THE COOLANT).

Remove the left- and right-hand inspection covers,

see (REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT INSPEC-

TION COVERS).

Use a degreasing detergent, brushes and cloths

to clean the outer parts of the engine.

Rubber or plastic parts must not be damaged by

penetrating or corrosive detergents or solvents.

If you use a steam cleaner, do not direct high-

pressure streams of water, air, or steam directly at

the wheel hubs, the right and left handlebar

controls, brake pump, the instruments and

gauges, the exhaust outlet, glove compartment or

the ignition switch / steering lock.

Clean the engine and connected components.

Mark all cables, hoses, pipes, etc. to avoid getting

them mixed up when refitting.

During reassembly, be sure to insert the parts

correctly.

Unscrew and remove the screw (1) that fastens the

fuel injector supply tube support (2).

Disconnect the two connections (3) that supply

gasoline to the fuel injector.

Disconnect the electric connection of the fuel injector

(4).

Disconnect the electric connection (5) of the auto-

matic starter.

Disconnect the electric connection (6) of the throttle

position sensor on the throttle unit.

Slide out the spark plug (7) and free its cable from any

couplings.

Disconnect the electric connection of the throttle unit

air temperature sensor.

CAUTION