How to adjust the throttle on a Polaris?
This adjustment is done with the throttle at the home position (no thumb on it). Call me at 888-342-3673 if you need more help.
Where is the safety switch on a Polaris?
They kill the engine when they touch as a safety feature to keep the throttle from becoming stuck wide open. Follow the throttle cable down about three inches out of the etc box and you will see a little bulge in the cable. That bulge is where you adjust it.
Can a bad throttle position sensor cause spontaneous acceleration?
Your engine may start up but it will have little to no power and it causes it to shut off. On the other hand, it can also cause your car to have spontaneous accelerations even if you didn’t step on the gas. Unstable Engine Idle: Faulty position sensors can cause sporadic idle conditions due to fluctuating airflow.
What happens when the throttle gets stuck in an open position?
When the throttle gets stuck in an open position than your vehicle will receive too much air and cause it to have a high or fluctuating idle. What are signs of a bad Throttle Position Sensor? Acceleration issues: A bad TPS may cause all sorts of power issues. Your engine may start up but it will have little to no power and it causes it to shut off.
How much does a 2004 Polaris Sportsman cost?
2004 Polaris Sportsman® 400 Specifications Model Type Utility BASE MSRP (US) $5,899.00 Dealers Polaris Dealers Warranty 6
Where is the throttle control on a Polaris?
Pop the top off the electronic throttle control. Be careful of the little o-ring inside the cap, it may fall out. Look inside there and you will see two little contacts. They are probably touching. The idea is to have them really close without touching.
How to adjust the safety switch on a Polaris?
Follow the throttle cable down about three inches out of the etc box and you will see a little bulge in the cable. That bulge is where you adjust it. Slide the rubber protectors off the locknut and sleeve and loosen the locknut. twist the sleeve down the threads and you will see two little contacts moving inside the etc box.