Service Manual

flywheel. When the engine starts, thespeedoftheflywheel
will exceed the speed of the starter motor helical shaft and
will cause the pinion gear to move down the shaft disen-
gaging from the flywheel ring gear.
Electric Starter Removal (If installed)
1. Remove the two 3/8" hex, washer head cap screws
retaining the starter. See Figure
52.
Figure 52
Throttle Control Lever and Link Rod Removal
1.
Loosen the 3/8" nut retaining the throttle control lever
to the governor shaft. See Figure
53.
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2. Use a screwdriver to open the split end of the throttle
control lever (governor arm) and slip the lever
off the
governor shaft.
Valve Cover Removal
1.
Remove the four 5/16" washer head cap screws that
2. Remove the cover and gasket. See Figure 54.
retain the valve cover.
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Figure 54
Head Assembly Removal
1. Remove the four 1/2" hex, flange head cap screws
that retain the head.
It is not necessary to remove the
rocker arms at this time.
2. Removethe head and push rods from the engine. See
Figure
55. The push rods are the same on intake and
exhaust, and can be used to operate either valve.
3. Remove the gasket from the head or block. Note the
position of the alignment pins. See Figure 56.