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– Remove the air filter - see 12.1.
– Remove the tank vent - see 12.6.
– Remove the shroud - see 4.3
– Remove the handle molding and
interlock lever, disconnect the
throttle rod - see 9.2.
– Take out ignition module
mounting screws, see 6.5.1, and
leave ignition module to one side.
– Remove the flywheel - see 6.4
Disconnect generator wire (see
10.1, fig.138 RA 132 VA, wire 1)
in rear handle.
VA
138RA148
Pull connector sleeves of short
circuit wire (2) and ground wire
(1) out of switch shaft and contact
spring.
VA
138RA208
2
1
Use pliers to pull the grommet out
of the tank housing.
VA
138RA149
Remove the generator mounting
screws.
Note:
The screws are secured with
LOCTITE and may be difficult to
remove.
VA
138RA150
– Remove the generator.
Use pliers to pull the cable
retainer out of the crankcase.
VA
138RA151
– Pull the generator wire out of the
rear grommet, through the
insulating tube and the retainer.
Note:
Inspect generator and poles for
cracks or other damage. If damage
is found, replace the generator.
Inspect magnet ring in flywheel for
cracks or other damage. If damage
is found, replace the flywheel.
10.5 Generator
10.5.1 Removing