Finally got my 2000 Polaris Sportsman 500 carb cleaned out and put back on. Started right up but is now idleing way too high. I adjusted the long adjustment screw that hangs down and has a **** on the end, but it did not bring it down much. I assume I need to adjust the screw that I need a small screwdriver to adjust with. Is this correct? I cannot get my hand up there with a screwdriver, any tricks? Thanks

 

If idle wont come down with adjuster,probably have throttle cable too tight! Adjust slack at throttle first with adjuster on the cable to where slack is about 1/8" slack at thumb throttle,then adjust idle screw on carb. might help

 

could you please tell me how I adjust the throttle at the thumb. Thanks.

 

On throttle cable is a rubber sleeve,pull back and you will see plastic locknut,loosen nut,adjust cable to where you FEEL about 1/8" slack at thumb throttle,then tighten locknut.