Specifications

Engine

chap. 3

3-5

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

Slide out the rubber protection (21) and disconnect

the connector of the engine oil pressure sensor (22).

Unscrew and remove the starter relay cable fastening

nut (23) and slide out the cable (24).

Unscrew and remove the two screws (25) that fix the

starter motor to the casing and free the relevant

grounding cables.

Disconnect the connector (26) of the fuel injection

positive cable.

The following operations require the assistance of

a second operator, because of the weight and size

of the components and motorcycle.

Agree beforehand on how to divide up the tasks

(the tasks are marked as follows: those marked

“A” are to be done by the first operator and those

marked “B” by the second operator), the proce-

dure to follow. This procedure is designed to

ensure the safety of both mechanics.

PROCEED WITH GREAT CARE.

WARNING

The size and weight of the motorcycle may cause

it to tilt dangerously during the lifting, with the

possibility of the whole motorcycle tipping over.

PROCEED WITH CARE AND MAKE SURE YOU

ARE ABLE TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE

MOTORCYCLE.

Remove the rear wheel, see (REMOVING THE REAR

WHEEL).

“A” Grip the frame, lift the rear part of the vehicle and

maintain it in this position, using belts if required.