2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 85

2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Throttle System Throttle Cable Adjustment (RANGER TM) If the proper freeplay cannot be obtained with the throttle block adjuster, adjust the cable at the carburetor using the following procedure. 1. Remove the seat and loosen the 1 clamp screw (1) and the throttle cable adjustment screw (2). 2. Adjust the cable as needed. 3. Tighten both screws and 2 reinstall the seat. 4. Check for proper throttle operation and correct freeplay in all steering wheel positions. Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment The idle speed adjustment should be performed as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart, or whenever the idle speed is changed. Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER 4X4 and 6X6 is 1200 +/- 200. Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER TM is 1000 +/- 100. If the engine idle speed is not satisfactory, 4X4 and all other conditions are favorable, the 6X6 carburetor can be adjusted with the following procedure. 1. Engage the parking brake and place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. 1 2. Warm up the engine by running the vehicle approximately five minutes. TM 3. Remove the the seat and locate the idle adjust screw (1). 4. Place the transmission in gear (with park brake engaged). 5. Turn the carburetor idle adjust screw in or out until the desired idle RPM is reached. Turn the screw in (clockwise) to raise RPM. Turn the screw out 1 (counterclockwise) to lower RPM. 83

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Throttle System
Throttle Cable Adjustment (
RANGER
TM)
If the proper freeplay cannot be obtained with the throttle block
adjuster, adjust the cable at the carburetor using the following
procedure.
1.
Remove the seat and loosen the
clamp screw (1) and the throttle
cable adjustment screw (2).
2.
Adjust the cable as needed.
3.
Tighten both screws and
reinstall the seat.
4.
Check for proper throttle
operation and correct freeplay
in all steering wheel positions.
Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
The idle speed adjustment should be performed as outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart, or whenever the idle speed is changed.
Recommended engine idle RPM for the
RANGER
4X4 and 6X6 is
1200 +/- 200. Recommended engine idle RPM for the
RANGER
TM is
1000 +/- 100.
If the engine idle speed is not satisfactory,
and all other conditions are favorable, the
carburetor can be adjusted with the
following procedure.
1.
Engage the parking brake and place
the gear shift lever in the neutral
position.
2.
Warm up the engine by running the
vehicle approximately five minutes.
3.
Remove the the seat and locate the
idle adjust screw (1).
4.
Place the transmission in gear (with
park brake engaged).
5.
Turn the carburetor idle adjust screw
in or out until the desired idle RPM is
reached. Turn the screw in (clockwise)
to raise RPM. Turn the screw out
(counterclockwise) to lower RPM.
2
1
1
1
4X4
6X6
TM