Polaris 850 HD EPS — Valve Clearance Adjustment

MAINTENANCE Valve Clearance Adjustment MAG & PTO ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Remove the seat and both upper side panels. 2. Disconnect the shift linkage from the shift lever. 3. Remove the (2) screws retaining the lower portion of the air box. 4. Remove the hose from the breaker valve located on top of the valve cover. 5. Remove the push rivets retaining the right-hand portion of the rear cab to gain access to the bolts retaining the upper right-hand frame support. 6. Remove the (4) bolts retaining the frame support. Pull the support forward and down to remove it from the vehicle. 7. Remove the (2) Torx-head screws retaining the upper portion of the air box to the front cab. 8.

Carefully disconnect the ECU by pulling the tab out while pulling down on the connector. 9. Loosen the hose clamp retaining the intake boot to the intake plenum and remove the boot. 14. Turn the drive clutch counter-clockwise until the cam sprocket is in the MAG (#1) Adjustment Position . MAG (#1) Adjustment Position Timing Pin in Vertical Position TDC #1 (MAG) Cylinder 10. Lift up on the air box and turn it sideways to gain access to the valve cover bolts. 11. Remove the spark plug wires and spark plugs. 12. Remove the (6) valve cover bolts and valve cover. Timing Marks Lined Up With Top of Head at MAG (#1) Adjustment Position 15.

Set the MAG cylinder valve lash by placing the feeler gauge blade between the lash adjuster and valve as shown. 13. Remove PVT cover so the engine can be rotated (see “Drive Belt Removal” procedure within this chapter). MAG (#1) 2.14