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OPERATION
Throttle Lever
WARNING! An improperly functioning throttle lever may cause erratic
snowmobile behavior and loss of control, which could result in serious injury or
death. If the throttle lever does not work properly, DO NOT start the engine.
If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released:
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Visually inspect the throttle cable and throttle body to determine
what caused the throttle release switch to activate.
3. Test the throttle lever by compressing and releasing it several times.
The lever and cable must return to the idle position quickly and
completely.
4. If the throttle lever operates properly, turn the ignition switch on and
go through normal starting procedures.
5. If the engine doesn’t start, take the snowmobile to an authorized
POLARIS dealer for service.
Throttle Lever Freeplay Inspection
Throttle lever freeplay is the gap created between the throttle lever and
throttle block, as you push the throttle lever, prior to the throttle cable
opening the throttle body plates. Excessive freeplay in the throttle cable
may cause the throttle release switch to activate, potentially stalling the
engine or preventing the engine from starting.
To inspect throttle lever freeplay,
follow these steps:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Slightly push the throttle lever
until you feel the cable tension
increase (throttle plates
opening).
3. Insert the blade of a feeler
gauge between the throttle
lever and throttle block. The
gap must be .009-.029 in.
(0.25-0.76 mm).
4. Adjust freeplay if the gap does not meet specification. See page 83.
Gap
.009-.029 in.
(0.25-0.76 mm)