2003 Polaris Vegas Owners Manual - Page 123

2003 Polaris Vegas Manual

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MAINTENANCE Check Engine Compression An accurate periodic engine compression check documents engine wear and condition. For engine compression check procedures and special tools required, see the Victory Service Manual or contact an authorized Victory dealer. Check Exhaust System Check the exhaust system for stains from leaking exhaust gasses. Replace exhaust gaskets if necessary (see the Victory Service Manual or an authorized Victory dealer). Check all exhaust system fasteners. 1. Tighten exhaust header flange nuts. 3 Torque: 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) 1 2. Tighten muffler clamps. Torque: 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm) 3. Tighten muffler mounting screws. Torque: 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm) 4. Tighten muffler bracket screws. Torque: 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm) 3 4 1. Header Flange Nut 2. Muffler Clamp 3. Muffler Mounting Screw 4. Muffler Bracket Screw 1 2 2 121

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MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Compression
An accurate periodic engine compression check documents engine wear and condition. For engine compression
check procedures and special tools required, see the
Victory Service Manual
or contact an authorized Victory dealer.
Check Exhaust System
Check the exhaust system for stains from leaking exhaust gasses. Replace exhaust gaskets if necessary (see the
Victory Service Manual
or an authorized Victory dealer). Check all exhaust system fasteners.
1.
Tighten exhaust header flange nuts.
Torque: 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
2.
Tighten muffler clamps.
Torque: 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm)
3.
Tighten muffler mounting screws.
Torque: 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm)
4.
Tighten muffler bracket screws.
Torque: 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm)
1.
Header Flange Nut
2.
Muffler Clamp
3.
Muffler Mounting Screw
4.
Muffler Bracket Screw
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3
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2
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4