Polaris A09BG50AA User Manual

MAINTENANCE
2.30
.006″ (.15 mm)
INTAKE VALVE CLEARANCE
3. Hold adjuster screw and tighten adjuster lock nut
securely.
4. Re-check the valve clearance.
5. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary until
clearance is correct with locknut secured.
6. Repeat this step for the other intake valve.
EXHAUST VALVE
CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The exhaust valves share a common rocker
arm, and must be adjusted using two feeler gauges.
Note: Do not stack more than one feeler gauge to
make .006″.
1. Insert .006feelergauges betweenendofexhaust
valve stem and adjuster screws.
Feeler Gauge for Both Valves
2. Loosenlocknut(s)andturnadjusterscrew(s)until
there is a slight drag on feeler gauge(s). The
Valve/Clutch Adjuster Tool (PA--44689) can be
used to adjust the engine valves. NOTE: The
feeler gauge(s) should remain inserted during
adjustment of each valve.
.006″ (.15 mm)
Valve Adjuster Tool: (PA--44689)
EXHAUST VALVE CLEARANCE
3. When clearance is correct, hold adjuster screw
and tighten locknut securely.
4. Re-check the valve clearance.
5. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary until
clearance is correct with locknut secured.
STEERING
The steering components should be checked
periodicallyforloosefasteners,worntierodends,and
damage. Also check to make sure all cotter pins are
in place. If cotter pins areremoved, theymust not be
re-used. Always use new cotter pins.
Replace any worn or damaged steeringcomponents.
Steering should move freely through entire range of
travel without binding. Check routing of all cables,
hoses, and wiring to be sure the steering mechanism
isnotrestrictedorlimited. NOTE: Wheneversteering
componentsarereplaced, check front end alignment.
Use only genuine Polaris parts.
W ARNING
Due tothecritical nature of theproceduresoutlinedin
this chapter, Polaris recommends steering
componentrepair andadjustmentbeperformedbyan
authorizedPolarisDealer . Only a qualifiedtechnician
should replace worn or damaged steeringparts. Use
only genuine Polaris replacement parts.
One of two methods can be used to measure toe
alignment. The string method and the chalk method.
If adjustment is required, refer to following pages for
procedure.
TIE ROD END / STEERING
INSPECTION
To checkforplay in thetierod end, grasp thesteering
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
G Repeat inspection for inner tie rod
end (on steering post).

Polaris A09BG50AA Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	A09BG50AA
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English