What happens if you turn off throttle control?
Repair and replace any troublesome parts. You notice an abrupt drop in gas mileage, requiring more frequent fill-ups. Solution: The throttle control system controls the air-fuel mixture that your engine burns. If it starts sending the wrong signals, it can inject way more fuel than is needed.
Where is the throttle cable in a car?
Position the application throttle control in the fast throttle position. Then move the throttle control back 3/16″ (4.75 mm). Insert the control cable bowden wire in the proper hole of the engine control lever, which is located on the side of the carburetor air intake elbow.
When did drive by wire throttle control come out?
But as emissions control and fuel economy regulations became more strict, computers were developed to provide more precise metering of the air-fuel mixture that goes into the engine. In the late 1980s, “drive-by-wire” throttle control systems emerged.
Why is my throttle cable going bad on my bike?
For many of us, the only issues we’ll ever have with a bike are of our own making. Up until very recently, most bikes have had at least two cables that can go bad and cause headaches: the throttle, and clutch cables. The throttle cable normally lets you know it’s going bad by refusing to snap back the throttle grip when it is turned and released.
Is the throttle set to low on a Polaris?
As far as the idle being set to low, that’s not a problem- as long as I touch the throttle and take up the small amount of freeplay (1/16″) it idles fine, before I ever move the throttle cable. I just don’t like the fact that when I stop I cannot take my thumb off the throttle or the bike dies.
What should I do if my throttle cable is damaged?
If you EVER notice any damage to a throttle cable, Never try to cut frays off or “rig” a throttle cable in any way. Only consider a new throttle cable for replacement.
What causes the throttle to stay open on a dirt bike?
In the world of carbureted style dirt bikes, a carburetor that is improperly assembled could result in a slow throttle return rate or no throttle control at all (Read: Stuck Wide Open ).
Why is throttle return not as quick as it should?
If you don’t hear anything such as these noises, or you just have a feeling that the throttle return is not as quick as it should be, keep reading and I’ll show you how to diagnose and remedy the situation. If you EVER notice any damage to a throttle cable, Never try to cut frays off or “rig” a throttle cable in any way.