16. MAINTENANCE
Carburetor/ Engine Idle RPM Adjustment
If the engine idle speed is not satisfactory, and all other conditions
are favorable, the carburetor can be adjusted as follows:
1. Warm up the engine by running the vehicle approximately five
minutes.
2. Place the transmission in gear with the parking brake applied.
3. Adjust the carburetor idle screw in or out until the desired idle
RPM is reached. Turning the screw in (clockwise) will raise
RPM. Turning the screw out (counterclockwise) will lower
RPM.
4. The standard idle RPM is 1500±10%
Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment
Throttle cable free play is adjusted at the handlebar.
1. Side the bolts off inline cable adjuster, Loosen adjuster
locknut.
2. Turn adjuster until 1/16” to 1/8” (2to3mm) free play is achieved
at thumb lever. NOTE: While adjusting freeplay, it is important
you flip the throttle lever back and forth.
3. Tighten locknut and slide boots over cable adjuster.
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