Throttle Cable / Electronic Throttle Control (Etc) Adjustment; Choke Adjustment; Air Filter And Pre-Filter Service - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

To remove the ETC cover:
1. Use a medium flat blade screwdriver and insert blade into
the pocket of the cover starting on the #1 position
2. Twist screwdriver slightly while lifting on the cover to
release snap.
3. Repeat procedure at the other five locations as shown.
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NOTE: Do not attempt to remove cover until all latch
points are released.
Throttle Cable / Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) Adjustment
1. Slide boot off throttle cable adjuster and jam nut.
2. Place shift selector in neutral and set parking brake.
3. Start engine and set idle to 1600 RPM.
NOTE: Be sure the
temperature. See Idle Speed Adjustment.
4. Loosen lock nut on in–line cable adjuster.
Boot
Adjuster Sleeve
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1
4
5
engine is at operating
Lock Nut
Boot
5. Turn adjuster until 1/16" to 1/8" (1-2mm) freeplay is
achieved at thumb lever. After making adjustments,
quickly actuate the thumb lever several times and reverify
freeplay.
Direction of Travel
6. Tighten lock nut securely and slide boot completely in
place to ensure a water–tight seal.
7. Turn handlebars from left to right through the entire turning
range. If idle speed increases, check for proper cable
routing. If cable is routed properly and in good condition,
repeat adjustment procedure.

Choke Adjustment

If the choke knob does not stay out when pulled, adjust the choke
tension by tightening (clockwise) the jam nut under the rubber
boot between the choke knob and nut. Firmly grasp the rubber
boot and tighten until the choke slides freely but stays out when
pulled.
Verify free play of 1/16-3/16" (1.6-4.76 mm) and smooth
operation of choke cable.
If smooth choke operation is not obtainable, inspect choke cable
for kinks or sharp bends in routing.

Air Filter and Pre-filter Service

It is recommended that the air filter and pre-filter be inspected
frequently. When riding in extremely dusty conditions,
replacement is required more often.
MAINTENANCE
Freeplay
1/16"-1/8"
(1-2mm)
Choke
2.13
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