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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021
GENERAL
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GENERAL XP
Service Manual
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5. Remove the four T-40 bolts retaining the valve cover.
6. The engine will need to be rotated four times to
inspect all eight valve clearances
f
. Two valves can
be measured at each camshaft lobe position.
NOTICE
Remove spark plugs to aid engine rotation.
7. Rotate the drive clutch counter-clockwise until the
cam lobes
g
above the valves you are inspecting are
facing up.
8. Measure the valve clearance using a feeler gauge.
9. If the valve clearance is out of specification, refer to
“Valve Clearance Adjustment” page 3.67
procedure.
MEASUREMENT
Intake Valve Clearance (cold):
.006 ± .002" (0.15 ± 0.051 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (cold):
.010 ± .002" (0.25 ± 0.051 mm)
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for inspecting all eight valves.
11. If previously removed, apply anti-seize compound to
the spark plug threads and reinstall the spark plugs.
Torque spark plugs to specification.
TORQUE
Spark Plug:
9 lb-ft (12 Nm)
12. Inspect the valve cover seal and replace if necessary.
13. Install
NEW
isolators on the valve cover bolts. Install
the valve cover and the four T-40 bolts. Torque bolts
to specification.
TORQUE
Valve Cover Bolts:
7 lb-ft (10 Nm)
14. Install the spark plug wires. Ensure wires are installed
on their proper cylinder spark plug and pushed down
all the way so they engage onto the spark plugs.
IMPORTANT
The engine will misfire if the spark plug wires are
installed incorrectly. The spark plug wires are marked
with PTO and MAG and should be installed to the
corresponding cylinder.
