16. MAINTENANCE
Carburetor/ Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
If the engine idle speed is not satisfactory, and all other conditions are
favorable, the carburetor can be adjusted as follows:
1. Warm up the engine by running the vehicle approximately five minutes.
2. Place the transmission in gear with the parking brake applied.
3. Adjust the carburetor idle screw in or out until the desired idle RPM is
reached. Turning the screw in (clockwise) will raise RPM. Turning the
screw out (counterclockwise) will lower RPM.
4. The standard idle RPM is 1500±10%
Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment
Throttle cable free play is adjusted at the handlebar.
1. Side the bolts off inline cable adjuster, Loosen adjuster locknut.
2. Turn adjuster until 1/16" to 1/8" (2 to 3mm) freeplay is achieved at thumb
lever. NOTE: While adjusting freeplay, it is important you flip the throttle
lever back and forth.
3. Tighten locknut and slide boots over cable adjuster.
OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LH500ATV-D
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