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Vehicle speed limiter
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power
available and the maximum speed of the ATV,
turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (b). Do not
turn the adjusting screw out more than 14.5
mm (0.57 in) or the throttle cable could be
damaged. Always make sure the throttle lever
free play is adjusted to 1.5–4.0 mm (0.06–
0.16 in). (See page 9-20.)
WARNING! Im-
proper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage
or improper throttle operation. You could
lose control, resulting in an accident.
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3. Tighten the locknut.
Engine speed limiter plate
When the engine speed limiter plate is installed,
engine speed is limited to 4900 r/min. When this
plate is removed, top engine speed (8500 r/min) is
available.
Remove the plate as follows.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 5-13.)
2. Loosen the screws, and then remove the
plate as shown.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 14.5 mm (0.57 in)
1
3
2
(b)
(a)
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