Servicing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual

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A. Starting with the top ring, slide one end of the
ring out of the ring-groove.
B. Remove each ring by working it toward the
dome of the piston while rotating it out of the
groove.
 AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Compo-
nents sub-section.
 AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only, pro-
ceed to Removing Left-Side Components.
Servicing Top-Side
Components
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it
must be replaced.
Cleaning/Inspecting Valve Cover
NOTE: If the valve cover cannot be trued, the cyl-
inder head assembly must be replaced.
1. Wash the valve cover in parts-cleaning solvent.
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2. Place the valve cover on the Surface Plate covered
with #400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Using light
pressure, move the valve cover in a figure eight
motion. Inspect the sealing surface for any indica-
tion of high spots. A high spot can be noted by a
bright metallic finish. Correct any high spots
before assembly by continuing to move the valve
cover in a figure eight motion until a uniform
bright metallic finish is attained.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing
surface or damage to the camshaft will result. Always
check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the valve
cover.
CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in con-
junction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to
the sealing surface may result.
Removing Valves
NOTE: Keep all valves and valve components as
a set. Note the original location of each valve set
for use during installation. Return each valve set to
its original location during installation.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the
valve springs and remove the valve keepers.
Account for an upper spring retainer.
2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
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