Polaris 2003 Pro X, Service Manual

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ENGINE
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V.E.S. Removal
1. Remove the mounting bolts.
On Domestic Engines remove all four (4) mounting bolts
and be ready to catch the spring and cover as you remove
the mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Valve is spring loaded. Hold cover in position
until all bolts are removed.
2. Remove exhaust valve assembly from the cylinder(s).
3. 800 Fuji engines, remove four cover bolts, cover, and
return spring.
CAUTION: Valve is spring loaded. Hold cover in position
until bolts are removed.
4. If the spring stays in the cover, hold the cover with
spring facing toward you. Rotate spring in a
counterclockwise direction while pulling outward on the
spring. Do not distort the spring upon removal.
5. Insert V.E.S. in a soft jawed vice. Carefully remove
exhaust valve cap.
NOTE: Top nut is secured to valve with adhesive. Remov-
ing top nut may damage threads on valve. If nut will not
loosen, apply a small amount of heat to cap. DO NOT
OVERHEAT or damage to the bellows will result.
Domestic Twin Engines
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