1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 206Get this manual
ALTERNATORSTARTER CLUTCH Shift the transmission into neutral, by aligning the slit ofthe shift drum with the index mark on the crank case as shown
Align the long end of the neutralreverse (gear position) switch pin with the "N" mark on the switch as shown"N" MARK
Install the alternator cover and tighten the eleven bolts securely
CAUTION:
The alternator cover (stator) is magnetically attracted to the flywheel, be careful not to pinch your fingerNOTE: