Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual page 63

ENGINE
ES50PL Adjusting Pad Selection Matrix
1. Measure valve clearance at TDC (Compression stroke) using thickness gauge with original adjusting pad installed.
2. Reference the measurement and the 3 digits marked on the existing adjusting pad on the matrix below
3. Select a suitable adjusting pad from the matrix below and replace existing pad
4. Measure and confirm that valve clearance is within the standard values
5. If valve clearance is not within standard, reverify step #1 and repeat procedures again
Example:
Intake - - Valve clearance before adjusting: 0.23mm (.009")
Exhaust - - Valve clearance before adjusting: 0.35mm (.0137")
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Exsisting adjusting pad mark:
From "Intake Adjusting Pad Selection Matrix", a suitable adjusting pad would be 185
Exsisting adjusting pad mark:
From "Exhaust Adjusting Pad Selection Matrix", a suitable adjusting pad would be 185
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