Throttle System; Throttle Freeplay - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Throttle System

Failure to check or maintain proper operation of the throttle system
can result in an accident and lead to serious injury or death if the
throttle pedal sticks during operation.
Never start or operate this vehicle if it has a sticking or improperly
operating throttle pedal.
Immediately contact your dealer for service if throttle problems
arise.
Always check the pedal for free movement and return before
starting the engine and occasionally during operation.

Throttle Freeplay

If the throttle pedal (1) has excessive play
due to cable stretch or misadjustment, it
will cause a delay in throttle response,
especially at low engine speed. The throttle
may also not open fully. If the throttle pedal
has no freeplay, the throttle may be hard to
control, and the idle speed may be erratic.
Check the throttle pedal freeplay periodically
as outlined beginning on page 54. Adjust the
freeplay if necessary.
Throttle Freeplay Inspection
1. Apply the parking brake (2) and shift the gear shift lever to the
neutral position.
2. Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
3. Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves before the engine
begins to pick up speed. Freeplay should be 1/16 to 1/8 inches.
Throttle Freeplay Adjustment
1. Slide the boots (1) off the inline cable adjuster sleeve (2). Loosen
the adjuster locknut (3).
2. Turn the adjuster until 1/16 to 1/8 inch freeplay is achieved.
NOTE: While adjusting, flip the throttle lever back and forth.
3. Tighten the locknut and slide the boots over the cable adjuster until
they touch at the midpoint of adjuster.
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