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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Default 1999 Polaris sportsman 500

I have a sportsman 500 that is idleing hi,it starts first try and doesn't have any misses
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Welcome! First thing to do is reach under the carb and find a big knurled **** hanging down(idle adjustment) and see if turning counter clockwise lowers the idle. If it doesn't you could have the throttle cable too tight at the thumb lever,the cable could be pinched or in a bind, or the slide could be sticking. Try the adjuster first. OPT
 
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Hi old polaris teck I don,t know if this is the way to ask you a question admjw100
 
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Best to ask in the Polaris section,but someone will find you if you post questions here! OPT
 
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