2007 Polaris Two Stroke Snowmobile Workshop Repair manual, Page 59Get this manual

2007 Polaris Two Stroke Snowmobile Workshop Repair manual, Page 59

MAINTENANCE Honing Procedure
123Wash the cylinder with cleaning solventClamp the cylinder in soft jawed vise by the cylinder studsPlace hone in cylinder and tighten stone adjusting knob until stone contacts the cylinder walls (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)Cylinders may be wet or dry honed depending on the hone manufacturer's recommendationsWet honing removes more material faster and leaves more distinct pattern in the boreUsing .50" (13 mm) drill motor rotating at speed of 300-500 RPM, run the hone in and out of the cylinder rapidly until cutting tension decreasesRemember to keep the hone drive shaft centered to prevent edge loading and always bring the stone approximately 2" (1.3 cm) beyond the bore at the end of each strokeRelease the hone at regular intervals to inspect bore size and finish
Cleaning The Cylinder After Honing