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