Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Top End - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION - TOP END

VALVE COVER REMOVAL
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The valve cover can be removed with the engine
installed in the chassis.
1. Remove the four valve cover shoulder bolts
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isolators using a T40 driver.
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2. Replace isolators
replace valve cover seal
3. Remove the spark plugs
with shop towels to prevent anything from falling into
the combustion chamber.
CAMSHAFT REMOVAL
NOTICE
The camshafts can be removed with the engine
installed in the chassis.
1. Rotate the engine so the PTO cylinder is at Top
Dead Center (TDC) to relieve most of the valve
spring pressure. The camshaft lobes should face out
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and the slots on the end of the camshafts should
line up.
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when they are removed and
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if oil leaks are evident.
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. Stuff spark plug holes
2. Remove the cam chain tensioner
cylinder. Replace the sealing washer or gasket
upon reassembly.
The engine may have a hydraulic (first image) or
and
mechanical (second image) cam chain tensioner.
3. Remove the two bolts retaining the fixed cam chain
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guide and remove the assembly from the engine.
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