Valve Clearance Inspection - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

13. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.
14. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.
15. Stop the engine and inspect for oil leaks. Wait at least
15 seconds before removing the dipstick.
16. Unlock the dipstick lever. Remove the dipstick and
wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
17. Reinstall the dipstick and push it into place. Do not
lock the dipstick.
NOTICE
Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the way into the
dipstick tube to keep the depth of the dipstick
consistent.
18. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
19. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the
oil level within the SAFE range on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
20. When finished, reinstall the oil fill cap, oil dipstick and
lock the lever.
21. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.
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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION

IMPORTANT
Valve clearance inspection should be performed on a
cold engine, at room temperature.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the black negative battery cable.
2. Remove the outer clutch cover in order to rotate the
engine. Refer to PVT Clutch Cover Service page 6.7.
3. Remove the spark plugs to aid in engine rotation.
Refer to Spark Plug Service page 4.20
4. Remove the valve cover. Refer to Valve Cover
Service page 3.35.
INSPECTION
1. Rotate the drive clutch counter-clockwise until the
desired cam lobes above the valves are facing up.
2. Measure the valve clearance using a feeler gauge.
MAINTENANCE
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