Throttle Cable Free-Play; Engine Rpm (Idle); Gas Tank - Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual

4. Place the throttle actuator cover into position on the
carburetor; then secure with the screw.
5. Connect the choke assembly to the carburetor.
6. Install the air filter; then tighten the clamp securing
the air inlet boot to the carburetor. Secure the air fil-
ter housing to the frame with the cap screws.
7. Install the gas tank; then install the seat.

Throttle Cable Free-Play

To adjust throttle cable free-play, use the following pro-
cedure.
1. Slide the rubber boot away from the adjuster; then
loosen the jam nut (1) from the throttle cable adjuster
(2).
2. Turn the adjuster until the throttle cable has proper
free-play of 1-4 mm (1/16-3/16 in.) at the lever.
PR162C
3. Tighten the jam nut against the throttle cable adjuster
securely; then slide the rubber boot over the adjuster.

Engine RPM (Idle)

To properly adjust the idle RPM, a tachometer is neces-
sary. To adjust idle RPM, use the following procedure.

NOTE: The idle adjustment screw is located on the
right side of the carburetor.
1. With the transmission in neutral, start the engine and
warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the idle adjustment screw clockwise one turn
PR154B past the recommended RPM setting; then turn it
counterclockwise to the correct setting of 1250-1350
RPM.
Adjust the idle to the correct RPM. Make sure the engine
is at normal operating temperature before adjusting the
idle RPM.
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. Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position.
2. Remove the seat.
3. Disconnect the hose from the carburetor to the gas
tank at the tank connection.
4. Cut the tie-down securing the gas hose to the cables
and hoses.
5. Remove the cap screws securing the gas tank to the
frame.
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! WARNING

Gas Tank

! WARNING
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