Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual page 39

4. Remove the cap screws securing the cylinder head
cover. Account for the O-ring.
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NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the cover
for assembly purposes.
5. Remove the plug from the cam chain tensioner; then
turn the cam chain tensioner screw clockwise to
release the chain tension.
6. Using a crisscross pattern, loosen the four nuts secur-
ing the camshaft holder to the cylinder head. Use 2-3
steps until the nuts are all free; then remove the cam-
shaft holder. Account for four washers and two
alignment pins.
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7. Remove the camshaft gear from the cam chain; then
secure the timing chain so it will not fall into the
KM703
engine. Remove the camshaft.
8. Remove the two external cap screws securing the
cylinder head to the cylinder; then remove the cylin-
der head. Account for two alignment pins and a cyl-
inder head gasket.
9. Remove the cam chain guide; then disconnect the
KM704A
coolant hose and remove the cylinder. Support the
piston with rubber bands or other suitable supports.
Account for two dowel pins and the cylinder gasket.
KM706A
To service valves and cylinder head, see Servicing Top-
Side Components sub-section.
To inspect cam chain guide, see Servicing Top-Side
Components sub-section.
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KM707A
KM718A
KM450