Throttle Cable Free-Play; Gas Tank; Oil Pressure - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

4. Connect the four electrical connectors to the throttle
body components.
5. Install the intake pipe that joins the air filter housing to
the throttle body boot and secure with the clamps. Install
the air filter, air filter frame, and air filter cover. Install the
storage compartment and storage compartment cover.
6. Connect the battery (positive cable first) and install
the tool tray; then install the seat making sure it locks
securely in place.
 NOTE: If the throttle body, ECM, TPS, or ISC are
replaced, the EFI system must be synchronized. Use
the following procedure.
1. With the key off, depress the throttle lever to Wide
Open Throttle (WOT).
2. Place the ignition key in the ON position and wait for
10 seconds.
3. Release the throttle lever and wait an additional 10
seconds.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position and allow the gauge
to shut off.

Throttle Cable Free-Play

To adjust the throttle cable free-play, follow this procedure.
1. Slide the rubber boot away; then loosen the jam nut
from the throttle cable adjuster.
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2. Turn the adjuster until the throttle cable has proper
free-play of 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) at the lever.
3. Tighten the jam nut against the throttle cable adjuster
securely; then slide the rubber boot over the adjuster.

Gas Tank

! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc.,
in the area.
REMOVING
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the rear rack and fenders (see Steer-
ing/Body/Controls).
3. Using an absorbent towel under the hose, disconnect
the fuel hose from the fuel pump by compressing the
release on the connector (A). Disconnect the fuel
gauge connector (B).
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4. Remove the cap screws securing the gas tank to the
frame.
5. Remove the gas tank.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all gas tank components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all hoses for cracks or leaks.
3. Inspect tank cap and tank for leaks, holes, and dam-
aged threads.
4. Remove the fuel level sensor/fuel pick-up assembly
and inspect the fuel level sensor and fuel screen.
 NOTE: If the fuel level sensor has failed or may be
faulty, see FUEL PUMP/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR in
this section.
INSTALLING
1. Place the gas tank into position in the frame; then
install the cap screws. Tighten securely.
2. Connect the fuel hose from the throttle body; then
connect the fuel gauge connector.
3. Fill the gas tank with gasoline.
4. Start the engine and inspect for leakage.
5. Install the rear fenders and rack (see Steer-
ing/Body/Controls); then install the seat making sure
it latches securely.

Oil Pressure

 NOTE: Whenever internal engine components wear
excessively or break and whenever oil is contami-
nated, the oil pump should be replaced (see
Engine/Transmission). The oil pump is not a service-
able component.
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