Top-Side Components; Removing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual

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.
Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Valve Cover
B. Cylinder Head
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing
inspection plug; then using the recoil starter,
rotate the crankshaft to top-dead-center of the
compression stroke.
1. Remove the two tappet covers.
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NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the
covers 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 orienta-
tion of the cylinder head plug. Note the location
of two alignment pins.
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