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Section 01 ENGINES (1503 4-TEC)Subsection 03 (PTO HOUSING AND MAGNETO)GENERALAlways perform the electric tests before removingor installing any components.Clean threads before using Loctite when installingthe screws.PROCEDURESPTO HOUSINGRemovalDrain engine oil. Refer to LUBRICATION in theappropriate VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL.Drain oil from PTO housing using one of the followingprocedures:F18D2PATYPICAL– Connect the syphon pump (P/N 529 035 880) tothe fitting.Procedure for Removing Oil in PTO HousingThrough the Scavenge Oil Pump Cover– Remove the scavenge oil pump cover drainplug.529 035 880F18D19A1TYPICAL1. Scavenge oil pump cover drain plug– Install tool fitting (P/N 293 710 037).– The front of the engine must be tilted down approximately15 degrees to facilitate the removalof the oil. Raise the rear of the watercraft accordingly.Siphon the oil from the fitting.– When done, remove the syphon pump and thefitting. Apply Loctite 243 (P/N 293 800 060) andreinstall the drain plug.NOTE: If spillage occurs, clean immediately withthe pulley flange cleaner (P/N 413 711 809) to preventoil stains.Procedure for Removing Oil in the PTOHousing through the Timing Chain AreaAs an alternate method, the oil located in the PTOhousing can be syphoned through the timing chainarea.– Remove the valve cover. Refer to CYLINDERHEAD section.– Usingthesyphonpump(P/N529035880),insertthe tube in the lower area of the timingchain. Syphon the oil.smr2005-032 31