Throttle Cable/Carburetor/Engine Idle Rpm Adjustment; Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Throttle Cable Adjustment (RANGER TM)
If the proper freeplay cannot be obtained with the throttle block
adjuster, adjust the cable at the carburetor using the following
procedure.
1. Remove the seat and loosen the
clamp screw (1) and the throttle
cable adjustment screw (2).
2. Adjust the cable as needed.
3. Tighten both screws and
reinstall the seat.
4. Check for proper throttle
operation and correct freeplay
in all steering wheel positions.
Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
The idle speed adjustment should be performed as outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Schedule, or whenever the idle speed is changed.
Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER 2x4, 4x4 and 6x6 is
1200 +/- 200. Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER TM is
1000 +/- 100.
If the engine idle speed is not satisfactory,
and all other conditions are favorable, the
carburetor can be adjusted with the
following procedure.
1. Engage the parking brake and place
the gear shift lever in the neutral
position.
2. Warm up the engine by running the
vehicle approximately five minutes.
3. Remove the the seat and locate the
idle adjust screw (1).
4. Place the transmission in gear (with
park brake engaged).
5. Turn the carburetor idle adjust screw
in or out until the desired idle RPM is
reached. Turn the screw in (clockwise)
to raise RPM. Turn the screw out
(counterclockwise) to lower RPM.

Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque

Have your dealer check the RANGER cylinder head and cylinder base
fasteners for proper torque at the first service or after 25 hours.
1
2
2x4
4x4
6x6
1
TM
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