Service Manual

CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT 7-7
Crankcase
Crankcase Cover Assembly
Chip the old gasket from the mating surfaces of the
crankcase and cover.
Using compressed air, blow out the oil passage in the
crankcase cover.
With a high-flash point solvent, clean off the mating sur-
faces of the crankcase and the cover, and wipe them dry.
WARNING
Clean the crankcase and cover in a well-ventilated
area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame
anywhere near the working area; this includes any
appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or
a low-flash point solvent to clean parts. A fire or
explosion could result.
Be sure to replace the oil seal with a new one if removed.
Apply mineral oil to the crankshaft oil seal outside.
Install the oil seal so that the marks [A] face out.
Thoroughly pack high-temperature grease to 60% volume
into the space [B] between the dust lip [C] and seal lip [D].
Press in the new oil seal using a press or suitable tools
until it is flush with flange surface [E] or maximum 1 mm
(0.04 in.) lower than the flange surface. Do not damage
the seal lip.
[F]: PTO Side
When replacing the oil seal [A] of the governor shaft, note
the following.
Apply mineral oil to the lip surface of the governor shaft
oil seal.
Install the oil seal into the crankcase cover [B] with a
suitable tool after inserted the governor shaft [C] in the
crankcase cover, and so that the marks [D] face out. Do
not damage the seal lip.
The depth [E] is 0 2mm(0 0.08 in.).
Install the governor shaft and plate (see Governor Shaft
Installation in the Fuel System chapter).
Install the crankcase cover (see Crankcase Cover Instal-
lation).
Crankcase Cover Installation
Align the inner rotor groove to the center of the crankcase
cover (see Oil Pump, Relief Valve Installation in the Lu-
brication System chapter).
Apply liquid gasket (THREE BOND: #1217H) to the mat-
ing surface [A] of the crankcase cover.
NOTE
Make the application finish within 5 minutes when the
liquid gasket to the mating surface of the crankcase
cover is applied.
Moreover fit the case and tighten the cover bolts just
after finishing the application of the liquid gasket.