Left-Side Components; Removing Left-Side Components - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

 NOTE: At this point, the rocker arms and adjuster
screws must not have pressure on them.
35. Install the top side cap screws with rubber washers;
then install the remaining cap screws. Tighten only
until snug.
36. In a crisscross pattern starting from the center and
working outward, tighten the cap screws on both
valve covers to 8.5 ft-lb.
37. Adjust valve/tappet clearance (see Periodic Mainte-
nance/Tune-Up).
38. Place the tappet covers into position on the valve
cover making sure the O-rings are properly installed.
Tighten the cap screws to 9 ft-lb.
39. If removed, install the spark plugs. Tighten securely.

Left-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.

To service any one specific component, only limited dis-
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assembly of components may be necessary. Note the
AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.
 NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
be removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Left-Side
Components
A. Magneto Cover/Stator Coils
B. Water Pump
C. Shifter Assembly
D. Rotor/Flywheel/Starter Clutch
E. Speed Sensor/Trigger Assembly
1. Remove the cap screws securing the magneto cover
to the crankcase; then remove the magneto cover.
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Account for the gasket.

To replace stator coils/crankshaft position sensor, see
Electrical System.
2. Remove the starter motor, starter driven gear (A),
starter countershaft bushing (B), and starter counter-
shaft gear (C); then remove the starter gear shafts (D)
noting the longer shaft is nearest the starter.
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AT THIS POINT
AT THIS POINT
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