S&S Cycle Flathead Power Super E and G Universal Stealth Air Cleaner Kit for 1936–1992 Big Twin and 1957–1990 XL - Manual (Page 2)

Kit Contents:
• Backplate
• Fast idle lever kit
• Filter
• Filter top plate
• 243 blue Loctite®
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The safety of the motorcycle rider is dependent of proper installation of this product. If you are not certain of your capabilities or
do not have the correct tools for this installation, please consult a shop to have it done. Improper installation of this product could
result in injury or death to the rider.
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Be sure to disconnect the battery of your motorcycle before starting on this procedure. Accidental starting of the motorcycle could
cause injury to you or others around you during the installation.
Disassembly
S&S® Air Cleaner Removal
1 – Disconnect the negative battery cable from the motorcycle and route it away from any metal parts in the area.
2 – Remove the S&S air cleaner cover and backplate assembly from the bike you are working on.
Installation
Installing the Carburetor Support Bracket
1 – Locate the carburetor support bracket
2 – Remove the bottom socket head bolt from the carburetor manifold and the nut and washer from the center bolt on the crankcase and
attach the carburetor support bracket. Picture 1 illustrates the location of the bottom carburetor bolt and the crankcase center bolt, nut
and washer with the carburetor support bracket installed.
3 – Adjust and torque fasteners as illustrated in Picture 2.
Torque fasteners as follows:
crankcase center bolt - 12–15 ft.-lbs.
carburetor manifold bolt - 85 in.-lbs.
support bracket fastener - 7–10 ft.-lbs.
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WARNING
Picture 1 Picture 2
• QTY of 3 – ¼" X 20 backplate screws
• QTY of 2 – ¼" X 20 flanged button head screws
• Cover screw
• Backplate gasket
• Carburetor support bracket mounting kit
socket head bolt
adjust and tighten
crankcase center
bolt, washer, and nut