Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual page 83

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2. Place a strip of plasti-gauge in each of the cam-
shaft lands in the cylinder head.
3. Place the valve cover on the cylinder head and
secure with the valve cover cap screws. Tighten
securely.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft when measur-
ing clearance.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the valve cover to
the cylinder; then remove the valve cover and
camshaft.
5. Match the width of the plasti-gauge with the chart
found on the plasti-gauge packaging to determine
camshaft to cylinder head and valve cover clear-
ance.
6. If clearance is excessive, measure the journals of
the camshaft.
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NOTE: If the journals are worn, replace the cam-
shaft; then measure the clearance again. If it is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
Inspecting Camshaft Spring/Drive
Pin
1. Inspect the spring and unloader pin for damage.
NOTE: With the weight extended, the unloader
pin should be flat-side out; with the weight
retracted, the unloader pin should be round-side
out.
2. If damaged, the camshaft must be replaced.
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