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Air Filter
1. Remove the seat; then remove five screws securing
the air filter housing cover.
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2. Remove the air filter housing cover; then pull the fil-
ter out of the housing.
3. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a non-
flammable cleaning solvent; then dip the element in
the solvent and wash it.
NOTE: Foam Filter Cleaner and Foam Filter Oil are
available from Arctic Cat.
4. Compress the element by pressing it between the
palms of both hands to remove excess solvent. Do
not twist or wring the element or it will develop
cracks.
5. Dry the element.
6. Put the element in a plastic bag; then pour in air filter
oil and work the oil into the element.
7. Compress the element to remove excess oil.
8. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner.
Make sure no dirt enters the carburetor.
9. Install the air filter. Install air filter housing cover
and secure with the five screws.
Valve/Tappet Clearance
To check and adjust valve/tappet clearance, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
NOTE: Valve/tappet clearance specifications are for
room temperature (approximately 68° F).
1. Remove the two cap screws and the two self-tapping
screws securing the fan shroud; then remove the fan
shroud.
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2. Remove the breather tube from the valve cover; then
remove the four cap screws and remove the valve
cover. Account for the O-ring seal and the valve
cover.
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3. Remove the spark plug wire and the spark plug; then
rotate the engine clockwise to the TDC position on
the compression stroke.
NOTE: The “T” mark on the rotor/flywheel is aligned
with the timing pointer on the crankcase, and intake
and exhaust valve adjuster screws must not have
pressure on them. The two punch marks on the cam-
shaft gear are aligned with the valve cover surface,
and the hole in the timing gear points away from the
engine.
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to the ATV engine. Dirt
and dust may get inside the engine if the element is torn.
Carefully examine the element for tears before and after
cleaning it. Replace the element with a new one if it is torn.
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