Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 141)

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MAINTENANCE
Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
4-cycle Engines
If the engine idle speed is not
satisfactory, and all other
conditions are favorable, the
carburetor can be adjusted as
follows:
1. Warm up the engine by run-
ning the vehicle approxi-
mately five minutes.
2. Place the transmission in
gear with the parking brake
applied.
3. Adjust the carburetor idle screw in or out until the desired idle
RPM is reached. Turning the screw in (clockwise) will raise
RPM. Turning the screw out (counterclockwise) will lower RPM.
Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment
Throttle cable free play is adjusted at the handlebar.
1. Slide the bolts off inline cable adjuster sleeve. Loosen adjuster
locknut.
2. Turn adjuster until 1/16″ to 1/8″ freeplay is achieved at thumb
lever. NOTE: While adjusting freeplay, it is important you flip
the throttle lever back and forth.
3. Tighten locknut and slide boots over cable adjuster until they
touch at the mid point of adjuster.
Idle Screw
Boot
Adjuster
Sleeve Locknut
Boot