• The serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case. The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ¹⁾

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• Model Designations: XLH, XLCH

• Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ³⁾
• Displacement: 53.9 ci / 883 cc (900 cc advertised)
• Compression: 9:1
• Bore: 3 in / 76.2 mm
• Stroke: 3.8125 in / 96.8 mm
• Horsepower: 55 @ 6,300rpm ⁴⁾
• Taxable Horsepower: 7.2
• Torque: 52 ft-lb @ 3800 RPM
• Engine serial number stamped on left side case between the two cylinders.
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• 4 Cams
• Oil pump pressure:
  • Idle, with spark retarded (Min: 3-7 psi)
  • Normal riding conditions: 10-14 psi (6 psi at 20 mph)
• Fuel System: Tillotson HD carburetor

• Fuel capacity:
  • XLH - 4 gal / 15.14 l⁵⁾
  • XLCH - 2.2 gal / 8.328 l
• Oil Capacity: 3 qts. / 2.83 l ⁶⁾
• Transmission Capacity: 1.5 pints / .71 l ⁷⁾

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