Cylinder Head Reassembly - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

11. Rotate the valve rapidly back and forth until the cut
sounds smooth. Lift the valve slightly off of the seat,
rotate 1/4 turn, and repeat the lapping process. Do
this four to five times until the valve is fully seated,
and repeat process for the other valve(s).
12. Thoroughly clean cylinder head and valves.

Cylinder Head Reassembly

NOTE:
maintain proper order.
1. Apply engine oil to valve guides and seats.
2. Coat valve stem with molybdenum disulfide grease
3. Install valve carefully with a rotating motion to avoid
4. Valve seals should be installed after the valves are in
5. Dip valve spring and retainer in clean engine oil and
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Assemble the valves one at a time to
or 2W-50 Synthetic oil.
damaging valve seal.
the head to avoid valve seal damage. Install new
valve seals on valve guides.
install.
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