Idle Speed Adjustment; Throttle Cable - Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 Service Manual

Illustration of choke may vary with models.
Boot
Ill.1

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

CV Carburetor
Idle Screw
Ill.3
1. Start engine and warm it up thoroughly.
2. Adjust idle speed by turning the idle adjustment
screw in (clockwise) to increase or out
(counterclockwise) to decrease RPM. (Ill.3)
NOTE: Adjusting the idle speed affects throttle cable
freeplay and electronic throttle control (ETC)
adjustment. Always check throttle cable freeplay
after adjusting idle speed and adjust if necessary.
Idle Speed:
Early 2004: 1100 ± 50 RPM
Late 2004: 1200 ± 50 RPM
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PILOT SCREW
The pilot system supplies fuel during engine operation
with the throttle valve closed or slightly opened. The
fuel/air mixture is metered by pilot screw and
discharged into the main bore through the pilot outlet.
CAUTION:
The pilot screw is calibrated at the factory to meet PEA / CRAB
regulations for air quality standards and is sealed with a brass
plug to prevent tampering. Removal of the tamper proof plug
is not permitted. For service purposes, cleaning of the pilot
circuit can be done only by a certified repair shop to ensure air
quality standards are not exceeded.

THROTTLE CABLE /

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
CONTROL (ETC SWITCH)
ADJUSTMENT
1. Slide boot off throttle cable adjuster and jam nut.
2. Place shift selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
MAINTENANCE
Pilot Screw location
Brass Plug Installed
Brass Plug Removed