If it is a model with the composite top cowl, there should be one screw in the rear, under the spark plugs, roughly, that holds the pan onto the the drive shaft housing. All you should have to do is undo the six nuts holding the power head and the pan should stay in place. Temporarily leave the front two nuts on the studs loosely, and pry up on them, to break the gasket free.
Long live American manufacturing!
