Throttle Cable; Throttle Inspection - Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual

THROTTLE CABLE /

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
CONTROL (ETC SWITCH)
ADJUSTMENT
1. Slide boot off throttle cable adjuster and jam nut.
2. Place shift selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
3. Loosen lock nut on in-line cable adjuster (Ill. 1).
Adjuster
Boot
Sleeve
Ill. 1
4. Turn adjuster until 1/16" to 1/8" freeplay is
achieved at thumb lever. (Ill. 2). After making
adjustments, quickly actuate the thumb lever
several times and reverify freeplay.
Direction
of travel
1/16" - 1/8"
Freeplay
Ill. 2
5. Tighten lock nut securely and slide boot
completely in place to ensure a water-tight seal.
6. Turn handlebars from left to right through the
entire turning range. If idle speed increases,
check for proper cable routing. If cable is routed
properly and in good condition, repeat adjustment
procedure.
2.14

THROTTLE INSPECTION

Check for smooth throttle opening and closing in all
handlebar positions. Throttle lever operation should
be smooth and lever must return freely without
binding.
1. Place the gear selector in neutral.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. Turn handlebars from full right to full left. If idle
Lock-
Boot
nut
5. Replace the throttle cable if worn, kinked, or
To remove the ETC cover:
1. Use a medium flat blade screwdriver and insert
2. Twist screwdriver slightly while lifting on the cover
3. Repeat procedure at the other five locations as
MAINTENANCE
speed increases at any point in the turning range,
inspect throttle cable routing and condition. Adjust
cable tension as needed until lock--to--lock turning
can be accomplished with no rise in engine rpm.
damaged.
blade into the pocket of the cover starting on the
#1 position.
to release snap.
shown.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove cover until all
latch points are released.
2
3
6
6
5
5
Ill. 1
1
4
ETC Cover
Removal Sequence