Service Manual

5-26 Z Master 500 Gas Series Service Manual

Fig 252 DSC-2803

4. Remove 4 bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the

engine shield. Remove the engine shield (Fig. 252).

ENGINE

Fig 251 DSC-2802

3. Remove the right and left hair pins, washers and

clevis pins securing the hood. Remove the hood

assembly (Fig. 251).

Fig 250 DSC-2800

Fig 249 DSC-2955

1. Disconnect the negative and then the positive

battery cable and remove the battery from the unit.

2. Unlatch and open the engine hood. Remove the

bumper guard from the frame (Fig. 250).

The purpose of the TVS diode is to protect the ECU

unit from any high voltage spikes in the electrical

system, typically associated with the engagement

and disengagement of the PTO clutch (Fig. 249).

27 HP Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled

Engine Removal