Polaris RZR 170 2009 Service Manual page 29

4. Remove the carburetor slide assembly from the carburetor
body and disconnect the throttle cable.
5. Raise the vehicle and support it with jack stands in order to
access the underside of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Document location of cable ties and
routing prior to removal. This is important for
reassembly.
6. Remove the panduit straps retaining the throttle cable to the
frame and brake line.
7. Pull the throttle cable out through the back of the vehicle
and discard the cable.
8. Route the new cable from back-to-front, through the
retainers at the bottom of the frame, following the routing
noted during disassembly.
9. Fasten the cable with cable ties at the same locations they
were previously removed.
10. Continue to route the cable towards the front of the vehicle
using the brake line routing as a general guide.
11. Use cable ties to retain the throttle cable, using the same
locations they were previously removed.
NOTE: Be sure to route the throttle cable inside the
retainers.
12. Install the new cable onto the carburetor slide assembly and
install the slide into the carburetor. Hand-tighten the slide
cap sufficiently.
13. Place the throttle cable end into the foot pedal housing.
14. Place a new gasket on the housing and install the cover.
Torque the retaining screws to specification.
ETC Throttle Housing Screws:
8.5-10 ft. lbs. (11.5-13.5 Nm)
Throttle Pedal Mounting Screws:
16-20 ft. lbs. (21-27 Nm)
15. Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
16. Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves before the
engine begins to pick up speed. Freeplay should be 1/16" -
1/8" (1.5 - 3 mm).
• If freeplay is correct, proceed to step 21.
• If adjustment is required, refer to "Throttle Freeplay
Adjustment" procedure.
17. After reassembly and adjustment, field test vehicle to
ensure proper throttle operation.
MAINTENANCE
Pivot Bearing
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