How do you adjust intake valve on Polaris ATV?
Insert a .006″ (.15mm) feeler gauge between end of intake valve stem and clearance adjuster screw. 2. Using a 10 mm wrench and a screwdriver, loosen a slight drag on the feeler gauge. 3. Hold adjuster screw and tighten adjuster lock nut securely. 4. Re-check the valve clearance. 5. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary until
When do you adjust the valve on predator?
The valve adjustment can be a lttle trickey with the compression release. couple ways, at tdc and the other method I do not quite remember but it is when one valve is closing and when one valve is opening. hope some one chimes in with that method as it does seem to be a bit better. They were at 3 and 4 before. But this was cold.
Do you need to replace gasket on Polaris ATV?
The sockets need to be in measured in millimeters and not inches. Replace the gasket for the valve cover when you are done adjusting the valves for the Polaris ATV, because, more often than not, it will tear. Look at the four valves for the Polaris ATV and their corresponding adjusters.
Where are the valves on a Polaris ATV?
Pull the side panel off from the Polaris ATV so you can access the valves. Set it aside where it can remain clean and out of your way. Unfasten the nine 8 millimeter head bolts that secure the valve cover using the tool of your choice. A socket wrench works well.
Insert a .006″ (.15mm) feeler gauge between end of intake valve stem and clearance adjuster screw. 2. Using a 10 mm wrench and a screwdriver, loosen a slight drag on the feeler gauge. 3. Hold adjuster screw and tighten adjuster lock nut securely. 4. Re-check the valve clearance. 5. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary until
Do you need valve settings for Polaris predator 500?
Just got a 2003 Polaris Predator 500 And I need the valve settings because I don’t have the book. Here is a thread talking about a valve adjustment, hopefully it helps. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
The valve adjustment can be a lttle trickey with the compression release. couple ways, at tdc and the other method I do not quite remember but it is when one valve is closing and when one valve is opening. hope some one chimes in with that method as it does seem to be a bit better. They were at 3 and 4 before. But this was cold.
The sockets need to be in measured in millimeters and not inches. Replace the gasket for the valve cover when you are done adjusting the valves for the Polaris ATV, because, more often than not, it will tear. Look at the four valves for the Polaris ATV and their corresponding adjusters.