Top-Side Components; Removing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 2009 Prowler XT Service Manual

NOTE: The front engine mounting bracket should
slide free of the engine mounts first; then the rear
engine mounting bracket and two rear engine
mounts will lift free of the frame.

Top-Side Components

NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove
and disassemble only those components which
need to be addressed and to service only those
components. The technician should use discretion
and sound judgment.
AT THIS POINT
To service any one specific component, only limited
disassembly of components may be necessary. Note
the AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.
NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
removed from the frame for this procedure.
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Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Valve Cover
B. Cylinder Head
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing inspec-
tion plug; then using an appropriate wrench, rotate
the crankshaft to top-dead-center of the compres-
sion stroke.
1. Remove the two tappet covers.
NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the cov-
ers for assembly purposes or thread them back
into the head to keep them separated.
2. Remove the 12 cap screws securing the valve
cover to the head; account for the four rubber
washers on the top side cap screws. Remove the
valve cover. Account for and note the orientation
of the cylinder head plug. Note the location of two
alignment pins.
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