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will acquaint the read-  \ner with the construction of the Harley-Davidson product and assist him in performing basic maintenance  \nand repair.Secondly,it willintroduce to the professional Harley-Davidson mechanic the latest field-tested  \nand factory-approved major repair methods.We sincerely believe that this manual will make your associa-  \ntion with Harley-Davidson products more pleasant and profitable.  \n# HOW TO USE YOUR SERVICE MANUAL\n\nSERVICE BULLETINS  \nYour Service Manual is arranged for quick,easy reference.This manual is divided into numbered sections entitled\"Chassis,\"Engine\"and \"Transmission.\"Sections arethen divided into sub-sections.The Engine Section,for ex-ample,is comprised of \"Cylinder\"and \"Crankcase\"sub-sections.  \nIn addition to the information given in this Service Manual,Service Bulletins are issued to Harley-Davidson Dealersfrom time totime,which cover interimengineering changesand supplementary information.Service Bulletins shouldbe consulted for complete information on the models cov-ered in this manual.  \nUse this manual as follows:  \n1.Check the Table of Contents located in the front of eachsection to find subject desired.  \n# USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS\n\n2.Page number is listed across from subject.  \n3.Each section is printed with section number for quickgeneral location of subject.Page number consists of sec-tion number and page number.  \nTo ensure a satisfactory and lasting repair job,follow themanual instructions carefully and use only genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts.  \n)Information is presented in a definite order as follows:Minor adjustmentsMinor maintenance or repairComplete disassemblyCleaning  \nThis is your insurance that the parts you are using will fitright,operate properly and last longer.When you use genu-ine Harley-Davidson parts you use the best.  \nMajor maintenance or repairAssembly  \nWARNING-Gasoline isextremely flammable and high-ly explosive under certain conditionsalways stop en-gine,and do not smoke or allow open flame or sparkswhen refueling or servicing the fuel system,or when us-ing gasoline as a cleaning solvent where specified in thismanual.  \nIn figure legends the number following a name of a part in-dicates the quantity necessary for one complete assembly.  \nAll information for servicing apart should bereadbefore re-pair work is started to avoid needless disassembly.  \nHarley-Davidson products are manufactured under one ormore of the following patents:U.S.Patents-2986162,2987934.2998809.3116089.3144631.3144860.3226994.3229792.3434887.3559773.Des.225626.  \n9  \nPRODUCT  \nCHASSIS  \n# 1970-78SPORTSTER\n\nENGINE  \n# TRANSMISSION\n\nXL/XLH/XLCH/XLT-10OO  \nSERVICEMANUAL  \nMISCELLANEOUS  \nThe maintenance and repair information in this manual applies to the 1970-72  \nSportster Models XLH,XLCH,the 1976 XLT and the 1973-78 XL/XLH/XLCH.  \ns  \nCOPYRIGHT 1978 BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.,INC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  \nHG-5M-2/85  \n1  \n3  \n5  \n6  \n# TABLE OF CONTENTS\n\n②PagePagePageNumberNumberNumbeiAssembling2-17Repair Procedure3-7Drum Type2-18SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEADDisassembling andDimensions1-1Assembling2-18Removing3-11Capacities1-1Disassembling3-11Engine1-1FRAME2-19Cleaning and Inspecting3-11Transmission1-1FORKSRepair Rocker ArmTire Data1-1Front Fork2-21and Bushings3-13SERVICEServicing2-21Refacing Valves andServicing a New Motorcycle 1-3Disassembling and Repair2-24Valve Seats3-13Recommended Operations atAssembly2-30Assembling Cylinder Head3-14First 500 and 1,000 Miles 1-3Rear Shock Absorber2-31Adjusting Tappets3-15Regular Service Intervals1-4Rear Fork2-32Removing and InstallingPush Rods Only3-15Lubricants1-5BRAKESTORQUE REQUIREMENTSServicing2-35CYLINDER AND PISTONFastener Tightening1-13Adjusting Front WheelRemoving3-17Brake2-35Cleaning and Inspecting3-17LOCATING TROUBLESAdjusting Rear WheelRefinishing Cylin","cbCairdK7m2yjfhW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairdK7m2yjfhW","pdf",43044988,235,"English","# Foreword\n# How to Use 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