{"product_id":"harley-davidson-softail-motorcycle-service-manual-pdf-1997-1998","title":"Harley-Davidson Softail Motorcycle Service Manual PDF | 1997-1998","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.45;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgb(47, 95, 166) 0%, rgb(30, 67, 120) 100%); padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px 6px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eHARLEY-DAVIDSON \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd24d;\"\u003e1997-1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e7f0ff; font-family: Segoe UI, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftail Models Service Manual (1997-1998)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 14px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; border-image: initial; border-color: initial rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215); border-style: initial solid solid solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarley-Davidson factory service manual 99482-98 for the 1997 and 1998 Softail models. This 436-page manual covers maintenance, chassis including the Springer front end, Evolution engine, fuel system, electric starter, drive, transmission and electrical. Delivered instantly as a high-quality scan of the manual, compatible with any PC, Mac, tablet, or mobile device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality scan of the factory manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily print any or all content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything needed to service \u0026amp; maintain your motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting instructions, wiring diagrams, and reference material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(238, 244, 251); padding: 14px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; border-image: initial; border-color: initial rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215); border-style: initial solid solid solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e4378; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eModels Covered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFXSTC Softail Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFXSTS Springer Softail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFXSTSB Bad Boy (1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLSTC Heritage Softail Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLSTF Fat Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLSTS Heritage Springer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 14px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; border-image: initial; border-color: initial rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215); border-style: initial solid solid solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e4378; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTable of Contents (436 Pages)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(247, 247, 247); padding: 14px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; border-image: initial; border-color: initial rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215); border-style: initial solid solid solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e4378; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance schedules and service procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: wheels, brakes, forks and rear suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine removal, disassembly and overhaul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary drive, clutch and final drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical system with wiring diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque specifications and service data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 14px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; border-image: initial; border-color: initial rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215) rgb(215, 215, 215); border-style: initial solid solid solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e4378; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003ePrintable PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003eHigh-resolution diagrams and schematics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003eWorks on PC, Mac, tablet, and mobile devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImportant:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a digital PDF manual. 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Wiring diagrams are included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Does the Harley-Davidson Softail 1997-1998 manual list torque specifications?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: Yes. Torque values are given in the specifications and throughout the procedures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Can I use it to diagnose faults on the Harley-Davidson Softail 1997-1998?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: Yes. It includes troubleshooting procedures for the engine, fuel system and electrical system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Does it include maintenance schedules and service intervals?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: Yes. It includes the service intervals and maintenance procedures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Does this manual cover other model years or related models?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: This listing covers model years 1997-1998 only. For related models, see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/harley-davidson-softail-motorcycle-service-manual-pdf-2007\"\u003eHarley-Davidson Softail (2007)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/harley-davidson-softail-service-electrical-diagnostic-manual-pdf-2008\"\u003eHarley-Davidson Softail (2008)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/harley-davidson-softail-motorcycle-service-manual-pdf-2013\"\u003eHarley-Davidson Softail (2013)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Will this manual help if my Harley-Davidson Softail won't crank or start?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: Yes. The Electric Starter and Electrical sections cover the starting and ignition systems, with test procedures and wiring diagrams to find why the engine won't turn over or fire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eQ: Will it help if my Harley-Davidson Softail battery keeps going flat?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: rgb(60, 60, 60);\"\u003eA: Yes. 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