The crankcase cover is sealed with liquid sealant and must be pried apart.

Be ready to contain any residual engine oil that may spill from the crankcase.

Insert a large flathead screwdriver or pry bar into the crankcase seam and pry to loosen the crankcase cover.

Do not use too much force, or you may gouge the mating surface.

Pry along the entire crankcase perimeter until you fully loosen the crankcase cover.