So, turned on the petrol tap on my 550 for the first time in a few months and quickly realised that petrol was dripping all over the ground. At first I thought it was possibly a stuck float or similar but ultimately located the source of the leak as being the seal between the bowl and the main body of the two centre carbs.
These have been a problem for a while, with a general seepage of petrol from them, so resolved to remove the carbs, give them a clean and renew all the seals.
Following the instruction, I have removed the air filter and the three retaining bolts as specified in the workshop manual, but can't actually get the air cleaner case out - it seems to be attached to the chamber which feed the four carbs.
Is there a special trick to separating these two parts or actually are the instructions misleading such that the air cleaner does not need to be removed to allow the carbs to be removed?
Any help welcome!