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61MS 270, MS 280
Push the retainer through the
handlebar to the outside and
remove.
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Take out the screws (arrows).
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Pry plug (1) out of the handlebar
to expose the annular buffer.
– Pry the annular buffer out of the
handlebar.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
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1
Annular rubber buffers and a spring
are installed between the tank
housing and crankcase to minimize
vibrations. Damaged annular
buffers must always be replaced.
Removing
– Remove the handlebar – see 9.1.
Fit an M6 screw (1) in the
bushing in the annular buffer (2).
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2
1
Use the screw to pull out the
bushing (1).
– Take the screw out of the
bushing.
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1
9.2 Replacing Annular
Buffers
9.2.1 Crankcase