Repair manual
Engine Troubleshooting and Replacement CRT Repair
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8.16 Removing the Vanguard Engine
See Graphic: wc_gr003428
This procedure requires a lift or crane capable of lifting 136 kgs. (300
lbs.).
8.16.1 Position the trowel on a flat surface.
8.16.2 Disconnect the battery.
8.16.3 Close the fuel valve on the fuel tank.
8.16.4 Remove the drive belt. See section Belt Replacement.
8.16.5 Remove one of the screws that secures the cross brace (a) and swing
the cross brace out of the way.
8.16.6 Unplug the wires from the ignition modules (b).
8.16.7 Unplug the oil pressure switch (c).
8.16.8 Unplug the anti-backfire solenoid (d).
8.16.9 Disconnect the wiring from the alternator (e).
8.16.10 Disconnect the wiring from the starter motor and the starter solenoid
(f).
8.16.11 Disconnect the wiring at connector (g).
8.16.12 Disconnect the fuel line (h) at the carburetor.
8.16.13 Disconnect the throttle (i) and the choke cable (j).
8.16.14 Unplug the temperature sender wire.
8.16.15 Cut tie wraps as needed.
8.16.16 Disconnect the ground cable from the engine (if not already done when
removing belt guard).
8.16.17 Remove the screws (k) on each side of the engine that secure the
engine to the cradle. Remove the radiator brackets (l) if need be.
Loosen the muffler (m) at the manifold if need be.
8.16.18 Using an appropriate lift or crane, lift the engine (n) from the machine.