Reed Valve Inspection - Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual

ENGINE
Disassembly, Cont.
13. Remove reed cover, reed stuffers, and reeds.

Reed Valve Inspection

14. Measure air gap between fiber reed and reed
block as shown. The air gap should not exceed
.015 (.4 mm). If clearance is excessive DO NOT
attempt to reverse the reeds to reduce the air
gap. Always replace them if damaged. Check
each fiber reed for white stress marks or missing
material. Replace if necessary.
15. Remove V.E.S. assembly. Clean valves as
outlined later in this chapter.
16. Remove cylinder head.
placement of cylinder head O-rings.
17. Loosen cylinder base nuts and remove cylinders.
2.36
Note condition and
Max Reed Pedal
Clearance .015
(.38 mm).
Exaggerated
for illustration