Polaris TRAIL BOSS 325 2001, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.10
THROTTLE CABLE FREEPLAY/ ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
CONTROL (ETC SWITCH) ADJUSTMENT
Check for smooth throttle opening and closing in all han-
dlebar positions.
Throttle lever operation should be
smooth and lever must return freely without binding.
1. Slide boot off throttle cable adjuster and jam nut.
2. Place shift selector in neutral and set parking brake.
3. Start engine and set idle to specified RPM.
NOTE: Be sure the engine is at operating temperature.
See Idle Speed Adjustment.
4. Loosen lock nut on in-line cable adjuster (Ill. 1).
5. Turn cable adjuster out until engine RPM begins to
increase.
6. Turn cable adjuster back in until throttle lever has
1/16
s
(.16 cm) of travel before engine RPM increases
(Ill. 2).
7. Tighten lock nut securely and slide boot completely in
place to ensure a water-tight seal.
Boot
Adjuster
Sleeve
Lock-
nut
Boot
Ill. 1
Ill. 2
Throttle Cable
Adjuster
Lock Nut
1/16
s
- 1/8
s
Freeplay
Direction
of travel
Ill. 3