Harley Davidson Sportster (1959 to 1969). Service manual - page 5
CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
Before removing cylinder head assembly, strip motorcycle as described in
’’Stripping Motorcycle For Engine Repair," Section ЗА, steps 1-5, 7, 24-27. Free
carburetor and manifold assembly from motorcycle by removing two manifold clamps
and carburetor support bracket nut at crankcase. Loosen two oil line nuts (2,
Fig. 3B-7), and remove spark plugs.
See Fig. 3B-6, and proceed as follows. Open push rod covers. Press push rod
cover spring retainers (7) down and remove push rod cover keepers (2). Telescope
lower push rod cover (4) over upper cover (8).