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Spark arrestor, Maintenance, Carburetor – Polaris 2011 Ranger 400 User Manual

Page 79: Carburetor/engine idle rpm adjustment

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MAINTENANCE

Carburetor

The idle speed adjustment should be performed as outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart, or whenever the idle speed is changed. Recom-
mended engine idle RPM is 1200 +/- 200.

Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment

If the engine idle speed is unsatisfactory and all other conditions are
favorable, the carburetor can be adjusted.

1. Apply the brakes.

2. Place the transmission in PARK.

3. Start the engine and allow it to warm

up for approximately five minutes.

4. Remove the seat. Locate the idle adjust

screw.

5. Place the transmission in gear.

6. Turn the screw in (clockwise) to raise

RPM. Turn the screw out (counter-
clockwise) to lower RPM.

Idle Adjust Screw