Mounting Instructions

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NOTE: The black sealant Loctite 5900 or Drei Bond Type 1209 are used for sealing the crankcase halves. The separation of the crankcase halves is made rather more difficult if Loctite 5900 is used.

Undo ring-edge bolt. Unscrew the 25 hexagon-head bolts for this purpose.
Undo the third fastening point -(arrow)- on the crankcase half cylinder bank 4 - 6 from the engine holder. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Locating Engine-To-Support Fastening Point
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Use a slotted screwdriver with a tip which is 14 mm wide and 250 mm long to separate the crankcase halves.
Insert the screwdriver in the lugs of the crankcase halves and separate the crankcase halves by tapping gently. Alternate the sides during separation.

Fig 2: Inserting Screwdriver In Lugs Of Crankcase Halves
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Fig 3: Separating Crankcase Half
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Fig 4: Locating Lug Point On Crankcase
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NOTE:
- Clean the crankcase halves using a nylon brush.
Clean the crankcase halves and then remove any residual sealant with a nylon brush.