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Engine RPM Adjustment – From Early-2012 Model Year
ENGINE
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2
3
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Figure 13-29
Verify Proper Idle Stop Screw Adjustment
10. After the adjustments are completed, install the carburetor cover plate and tighten the screws to 40 in-lb (4.5 N·m).
11. Install the heat shield and tighten the hardware to 78 in-lb (8.8 N·m).
12. Place bed locking pin in the stowed position and lower the cargo bed
13. Start the engine, place the shifter in the FORWARD position and verify the vehicle doesn’t attempt to move
forward.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Vehicles with a new drive belt may crawl forward, a response considered normal until the belt is “broken-in”
(approximately 15 hours of use).
See Vehicle Creep on page 13-11.
14. If the vehicle does not attempt to move forward, return the vehicle to service. If it does attempt to move forward,
see Vehicle Creep on page 13-11.
HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
• To prevent engine overspeeding, the governor and high speed RPM must be adjusted correctly.
Engine overspeeding could result in engine damage, personal injury or property damage.
• Hot exhaust manifold! Use care adjusting the idle speed while the engine is running.
CAUTION
• Only adjust high speed RPM after verifying that the accelerator cable is adjusted properly and idle
speed RPM is correct.
• The accelerator cable must be properly adjusted and the idle speed set to the correct RPM prior to
any adjustment to high speed RPM.
NOTE:
High speed RPM must be adjusted when the engine is warm.
1.
Disable the vehicle.
See Disabling the Vehicle on page 1-3.
2.
Raise the cargo bed and secure with the bed locking pin.
See Cargo Bed, Section 4, Page 4-20.
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2009-2012 XRT 950 Maintenance and Service Manual
