2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 95Get this manual

2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 95

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL, CONT2Loosen each of the four cylinder head bolts evenly 18 turn each time in criss-cross pattern until loose3Remove bolts (A) and tap cylinder head lightly with plastic hammer until looseCAUTION: Tap only in reinforced areas or on thick parts of cylinder head casting to avoid damaging the thread4Remove cylinder head and head gasketA

CYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION
1Thoroughly clean cylinder head surface to remove all traces of gasket material and carbonCAUTION: Use care not to damage sealing surface