Cylinder Assembly - Polaris 340 LX 2007 Service Manual

Engine Systems

Cylinder Assembly

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
CYLINDER
INTAKE BOOT
SCREW CLAMP
REED / REED CAGE
ASSEMBLY
Disassembly / Assembly Process
1. Remove the carburetors, intake boots, exhaust
manifold, and blower housing from the engine
assembly. Discard all used gaskets.
2. Remove cylinder head screws. Remove cylinder
head, then discard gasket. Note the orientation of the
head for use during assembly.
3. Remove the cylinder base nuts. Lift the cylinder off of
the crankcase. Discard the cylinder base gasket.
4. Remove reed valve cage and inspect for abnormal
wear and damage. Replace reed pedal and/or cage if
damage or wear is found.
5. During assembly, the reed valve assembly is installed
under the cylinder base gasket. Install the base
gasket with the sealing strip facing upwards.
6. Lubricate cylinder walls and piston with two-stroke
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VIBRATION DAMPENER
7. Install head gasket with "EX" on the exhaust-side of
8. Verify vibration dampener is installed between
Fastener
Cylinder Base Nut
Cylinder Head
Screws
Intake Boots
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CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER BASE GASKET
engine oil when installing each cylinder.
the engine and "UP" on the intake-side of the engine.
cylinders before installing blower housing covers.
Torque
25 - 29 ft.lbs.
(34 - 40 Nm)
17 - 20 ft.lbs.
(23 - 28 Nm)
5 ft.lbs. (7 Nm)
EXHAUST GASKET
Note