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Engine
Muffler assembly disassembly
- Unloose the two fixings of the exhaust manifold on
the head.
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Engine disassembly from frame
- Perform these operation with the en-
gine cold.
- Disconnect the battery.
- Remove the saddle, and the upper and lower body
sides (Chapter 8 - Bodywork)
- Drain the coolant (Chapter 3 - Maintenance)
- Disassemble the muffler assembly and relevant sup-
port, as described below.
- Remove the rear wheel (Chapter 6 - Front/Rear
Suspension)
- Remove the accelerator control transmissions and
mark their position on the throttle body control.
- Disconnect the air filter sleeve and the engine oil
values collecting pipe.
- Disconnect the earth cable from the engine.
- Disconnect the electrical devices from the throttle
body, head, and starter feed cable.
- Detach the fuel delivery and return pipes to the
injector and the coolant system pipes (head outlet
and thermostat input)
- Close the injector Tee Joint with rubber plugs to
prevent dirt from entering.
- Detach the H.V. cable from the spark plug.
- Detach the generator harness from the vehicle elec-
trical system.
- Unloose the 3 screws fixing the muffler to the support-
ing arm.
- Remove the muffler assembly.
- Take care when handling the petrol.
- When installing the battery, first fix the
positive cable and then the negative cable.
Caution
Caution
Warning
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Summary of Contents for X9 500 cc
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