Polaris Outlaw 500, Service Manual

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3.35
ENGINE
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CYLINDER HEAD SERVICE
Cylinder Head Inspection
1. Thoroughly clean cylinder head surface to remove all
traces of gasket material and carbon.
Cylinder Head Warp
1. Lay a straight edge across the surface of the cylinder head
at several different points and measure warp by inserting a
feeler gauge between the straight edge and the cylinder
head surface. If measurement exceeds the service limit,
replace the cylinder head.
Cylinder Head Disassembly
1. Remove the valve buckets (A).
NOTE: Keep all parts in order with respect to their
location in the cylinder head. Use care not to mar or
damage the buckets upon removal.
2. Under each bucket is a valve shim (B). Record and keep
these shims oriented to each valve disassembled.
3. Using Valve Spring Compressor (A) ( PA-46502 ),
compress the valve springs and remove the split keepers.
CAUTION
Use care not to damage sealing surface.
Cylinder Head Warp Limit:
.002
″
(.05 mm)
WARNING
Wear eye protection during cylinder head
disassembly and reassembly.
A
B