2004 John Deer Buck Utility ATV 500, 500EX and 500EXT Service Manual, Page 87Get this manual

2004 John Deer Buck Utility ATV 500, 500EX and 500EXT Service Manual, Page 87

Place the vehicle on jack stands and place the shifter on NEUTRAL positionRemove seat then remove batteryDisconnect BLACK (-) cable from battery, then RED (+) cable V01C2IA
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all bolts retaining magneto cover

Drain engine oil and engine coolant by removing drain plugs
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