1970 to Electra Glide -FL/FLH-1200 - Super Glide -FX/FXE/FXS -1200 - How to Use Your Service Manual

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Service manual covering early 1978 maintenance and repair guidance for Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (FL/FLH-1200) and Super Glide (FX/FXE/FXS-1200). Provides instructions for using the numbered, organized sections by Table of Contents and page numbering, plus notes on correct disassembly order. Includes foreword on tested, factory-approved major repair methods, references to service bulletins, guidance for using genuine replacement parts, and safety warnings for handling gasoline and fuel system service.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages251

Reading Time10 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

How to Use Your Service Manual

Foreword

Service Bulletins

Use Genuine Replacement Parts

Warning

Table of Contents

Product Specifications

Chassis

Drive (Chain)

Wheels

Handlebar

Engine (General)

Electrical System

Lubrication System

Locating Troubles

Cylinder Head

Cylinder and Piston

Gearcase

Oil Pump

Brakes

# SERVICE MANUAL Early 1978 1970 to Electra Glide -FL/FLH-1200 Super Glide -FX/FXE/FXS -1200 # HOW To USE YOUR SERVICE MANUAL Your Service Manua s arangesd for quick.asy rufereneeThis manual is divided into numbered sesations omulod"Chasis,”"Engin"and "Tranemission,"Sactiong arethen tvded into sub-sections.The Engine Section,for %ample a comprised of "Cylincer"and "Crankcase"subsections Use this manualas follows 1.Check the Table ofContents tocatod in the tront of eachsactian to fino subjectdesired. 2.Page numbor is listed across fromsubject. 3.Each soction is pinted witn section number for quickgeneral location of subject:Page number consi8ts ol s0cticn number and pnge number. 4 Information is prasented ina definite orde as follaows;Minor adjustmentsMinor mainuenance oe repairComplete disassenblyCleaning Majoe maintenance or repaAssombiy in figure legends the numbar following a nsme of a part indicales the quantiy necesssry for ane compiene assembyAllinformation for servingapartshould to read beforeru-pan work is started to avod needless disassembly. FOREWORD This service ind repoir manuilias been prupared wai two purposes m mina First it wil cguain thereader with the consruction of thu Harley-Davidson product and assst him in performino basic mantenaneo and epair Seconaly,it wilintrotuce to the proleslnal Hariley Davdson mechanic tle atesrfesTested ant factory-aproved major (epair methods.We sinceroly believe that ths manual wWli makt your5socistion with Harler-Dvidson pwoducts more pleasant and prafitahbe. SERVICE BULLETINS in addition to the inlormation given inthis Service ManualService Buletins are issued to Harley-Davidson Dealorsfremtime to time,which cover interimengineering changusand supplementary information Service Bulleting shoukbe con5ulted for aoirplete informatian on the models dowered by this manual. USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS To insure a satistactory and lasting repair iab,follow themanuil instructions careluly and useonly genuane HarleyDavicson replacament parts Behind the eIblem beanngthe words “Genuinetarley Davidson”18 more than natl acantury ol designing.r9s9arch,manufacturing,testing andinspecting oxporienoe Thus is your insurance that the peris you are using wilf ftrght operate properly and tist longer.When you usEgentone Harloy-Davidson ports,you usu the best, WARNING-Gasoline is extremely flamvmable andhighly sxplosive under certain condinions.Always stopengine,and do not smoke or allow open flame or BparksWhan refueling or sorvicing the Fuol systom,or whenrusing gasoline as a cleaniog solvent where specified itthis manual. # TABLE OF CONTENTS | P
Nu | age
mber | | Page
Number | N | Pan
amber | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | PRODUCT | | HANDLEBAR | | ENGINE | | | SPECIFICATIONS | | Spiral Type
Disassemblug ini | 2-19 | GENERAL | | | Dimensong | 1-1 | Assembling | 2.19 | Spacification | 31 | | Capscities | 1-T | Drum Type | 2-20 | Description | 31 | | Engine | 1-1 | Disassembling and | | Lubrication | 3-2 | | Transm15800
Sprockets and Gear Fatias | 1-1
1-1 | Assemsbing | 2-20 | Hepairand Diagnostie
Procedure | 37 | | Tire DaB | 1-2 | FRAME | 221 | | | | SERVICE | | FQAKS | | CYLINDEA HEAD | | | Sarvoing a Nigw Motreycie | 1-3 | ChangingO | 2-23 | Removing | 31 | | TORQUE REQUREMENTS
Chassis Compon8nts | 1-5 | FL Front Fork
fnspection Procedure | 2-24
2-24 | Drsassembhirg
Cleanrn and insperro | 3.11
3.11 | | Engine Componenits | 15 | Adjuslng and | | Repairing Focker Arms | | | Electrical Componente
Hegular Service
Lubeicans | 1-5
1-6
1.15 | Disassembling
Repairing
Assembling | 2-27
2-27
2-29 | and Bearangs
Valves.Valve Srats
anid Gudes | 311
341 | | LOCATING TROUBLES

FAQs

How is the service manual organized for finding repair subjects quickly?

The manual is divided into numbered sections and subsections such as Chassis, Engine, and Transmission. Use the Table of Contents at the front and the listed page number to locate the desired subject quickly.

How should disassembly and repairs be approached according to the manual?

Information is presented in a definite order: minor adjustments and maintenance or repair, then major maintenance or repair, complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly. For work affecting serviced parts, the manual advises reading all service information before up-front disassembly to avoid unnecessary removal.

What parts and safety precautions does the manual emphasize?

Use genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts for satisfactory, lasting repairs. Gasoline is described as extremely flammable and highly explosive; the manual instructs stopping the engine and avoiding smoking, open flames, or sparks during refueling or fuel system service.

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