Carburetor Cleaning - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

1. Remove float bowl and carefully remove the pressed float
pin.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the float pin tower
during the float pin removal. Support the float pin
tower while removing the float pin. This helps to
prevent the float pin towers from breaking off.
2. Remove inlet needle seat retaining screw along with plate,
and carefully remove needle seat.
NOTE: Do not use a pliers to remove the seat or
permanent damage may occur.
3. Remove the pilot mixture screw, spring, flat washer, and O-
Ring. If an anti-tamper plug is installed over the pilot screw
cavity, it must be removed for access.
O-Ring
Washer
Spring
Pilot Screw
Support Here
CARBURETION SYSTEM
NOTE: The starter jet is not removable. Upon
disassembly, place the parts in a container for safe
keeping.
Starter Jet

Carburetor Cleaning

WARNING
Protect eyes from contact with cleaner. Take
appropriate safety measures during these
procedures. Safety glasses and chemical resistant
gloves are required. Should you get cleaner in your
eyes or if you swallow cleaner, seek medical
attention immediately.
Carburetor cleaners can be extremely caustic.
Extended periods of soaking can loosen the
adhesive sealer on the passage drill-way plugs. Do
not soak rubber or plastic components (such as the
vacuum slide diaphragm, needle seat screen, or O-
Rings in caustic cleaning solutions. Irreparable
damage may occur. Do not use agitator-type
carburetor cleaning equipment. Rubber parts must
be cleaned with mild detergent and hot water only.
1. Thoroughly clean the carburetor body, jets, and all
passages with carburetor cleaner or electrical contact
cleaner.
2. If the carburetor is extremely dirty or contaminated with
fuel residue and varnish, soak for short periods only in
carburetor cleaner, and rinse in hot water.
3. Replace the jets if they have a buildup of fuel residue or
bacterial growth that cannot be removed. Even a small
amount of residue will reduce the flow characteristics of the
jet.
4. Verify all passages and jets are unobstructed by spraying
electrical contact cleaner through the passages. CAUTION:
Do not use wire or welding tip cleaners as the orifice size
may be altered.
5. Use low pressure air to dry carburetor body and all
components.
Pilot Screw
4
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