Sportsman 500 EFI 2006
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Sportsman 500 EFI 2006
Cycle the key 3 times in 5 seconds. Count the number of blinks on the instrument cluster.
Adjust your etc if it just won't idle like TLC said. Find the adjuster in the throttle cable and pull back the boot. Adjust the cable length till you have about 1/16 to 1/8 of an in on the end of the throttle lever. Do that first, then check codes. I re-read your post and think TLC is right.
Adjust your etc if it just won't idle like TLC said. Find the adjuster in the throttle cable and pull back the boot. Adjust the cable length till you have about 1/16 to 1/8 of an in on the end of the throttle lever. Do that first, then check codes. I re-read your post and think TLC is right.
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Sportsman 500 EFI 2006
I would bet money its the throttle cable. It streaches over time resulting in the engine stalling when you release the throttle. It only takes minutes to adjust, you slide the rubber boot on the throttle cable up and will find a wheel with a locking nut, you adhust the wheel taking most of the free play out of the throttle, then tighten the locking nut so it won't slip back. What you are doing is making the throttle cable housing longer to compensate for the metal cable streach. The owners manual has instructions on this.
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Sportsman 500 EFI 2006
Thank you for your reply, I am a little concerned as the machine only has 8.5 hours on it, that the cable would be able to stretch in that short a period. I will however, definately adjust it and hopefully this will resolve my issue. I so appreciate all the great tips you folks are wonderful. Thanks
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Sportsman 500 EFI 2006
it is the throttle cable. mine does this alot. the adjuster is plastic and seems to slip or something. my kid sometimes rides in front of me and i'm guessing he bumps or grabs the cable and then it won't idle. can't believe polaris would use a platic adjuster! my.02