2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 SP Owners Manual - Page 131

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MAINTENANCE Throttle Cable Freeplay 4. Place the transmission in PARK. Lock the parking brake. 5. Start the engine and allow the idle to stabilize. If necessary, tap the throttle lever to ensure the idle speed settles. 6. If idle speed remains above or below the recommended setting (see specification pages), verify the correct gap. If gap is correct and idle speed is still not satisfactory, please see your POLARIS dealer for service. 7. With the engine running, turn the handlebars fully to the left and right. Tap the throttle lever at each turn, verifying that idle RPM returns to the recommended setting. If idle speed increases, it may be necessary to increase the gap between the stop pin and throttle arm, but do not exceed the recommended 2-3 mm gap. 8. When adjustments are complete, tighten the locknut. 9. Squeeze the end of the rubber boot and slide it over the cable adjuster to its original position. 10. Ensure the control cover seal is in place, then reinstall the cover and screws. 129

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MAINTENANCE
Throttle Cable Freeplay
4.
Place the transmission in PARK. Lock the parking brake.
5.
Start the engine and allow the idle to stabilize. If necessary, tap the
throttle lever to ensure the idle speed settles.
6.
If idle speed remains above or below the recommended setting (see
specification pages), verify the correct gap. If gap is correct and idle
speed is still not satisfactory, please see your POLARIS dealer for
service.
7.
With the engine running, turn the handlebars fully to the left and
right. Tap the throttle lever at each turn, verifying that idle RPM
returns to the recommended setting. If idle speed increases, it may
be necessary to increase the gap between the stop pin and throttle
arm, but do not exceed the recommended 2-3 mm gap.
8.
When adjustments are complete, tighten the locknut.
9.
Squeeze the end of the rubber boot and slide it over the cable
adjuster to its original position.
10.
Ensure the control cover seal is in place, then reinstall the cover and
screws.