Servicing Engine (700); Top-Side Components; Removing Top-Side Components - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

4. From the left side, install the remaining crankcase
cap screws; then tighten only until snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the
cap screws.
5. In a crisscross pattern, tighten the 8 mm cap screws until
the halves are correctly joined; then tighten to 21 ft-lb.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
6. In a crisscross pattern, tighten the 6 mm cap screws
to 10 ft-lb.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
AT THIS POINT
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After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Installing
Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side Com-
ponents.

Servicing Engine (700)

Top-Side Components .................................................77
Removing Top-Side Components ................................77
Servicing Top-Side Components .................................81
Installing Top-Side Components..................................86
Left-Side Components.................................................91
Removing Left-Side Components ...............................91
Servicing Left-Side Components.................................93
Installing Left-Side Components .................................95
Right-Side Components ..............................................98
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Removing Right-Side Components .............................98
Servicing Right-Side Components ............................101
Installing Right-Side Components .............................102
Center Crankcase Components ................................105
Separating Crankcase Halves ...................................105
Disassembling Crankcase Half..................................105
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ................107
Assembling Crankcase Half ......................................112
Joining Crankcase Halves .........................................114

Top-Side Components


NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove and
disassemble only those components which need to
be addressed and to service only those components.
The technician should use discretion and sound
judgment.
CC871
To service any one specific component, only limited dis-
assembly of components may be necessary. Note the
AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.

NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Top-Side
A. Valve Cover/Rocker Arms
B. Cylinder Head/Camshaft

NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing inspec-
tion plug; then using a socket and ratchet, rotate the
crankshaft to top-dead-center of the compression
stroke.
1. Remove the two tappet covers.
AT THIS POINT
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Components
77