Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2018-2019, Service Manual

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9929399 R01 - 2018-2019 RANGER XP/ CREW 900/1000 Service Manual
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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
NOTICE
Valve clearance inspection should be performed on a
cold engine, at room temperature.
1. Tilt the rear cargo box to access the valve cover.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3. Remove the eight screws that retain the outer clutch
cover and remove the cover from the vehicle in order
to rotate the engine (refer to
“Belt Removal”page
5.12 procedure).
4. Remove the spark plug wires
q
from the engine.
5. Remove the four T-40 bolts
w
and rubber isolators
e
retaining the valve cover
r
. Note the location and
use of the grounding washer
t
for assembly.
NOTICE
Replace rubber isolators (F) upon assembly.
6. The engine will need to be rotated four times to
inspect all eight valve clearances. 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 above the valves you are inspecting are
facing up.
8. Measure the valve clearance using a feeler gauge.
MAINTENANCE