2007 Arctic Cat 500 4X4 ATV Service Repair Manual

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3. Tighten the jam nut against the throttle cable adjuster securely; then slide the rubber boot over the adjuster.

Gas/Vent Hoses

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Replace the gas hose every two years. Damage from aging may not always be visible. Do not bend or obstruct the routing of the carburetor/throttle body vent hose. Make certain that the vent hose is securely connected to the carburetor/throttle body and the opposite end is always open.

Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle) „ NOTE: The idle RPM is not adjustable on the 700 EFI.

To properly adjust the idle RPM, a tachometer is necessary. To adjust idle RPM, use the following procedure.

Adjusting Throttle Cable

„ NOTE: The idle adjustment screw is located on the right-hand side of the carburetor.

To adjust the throttle cable free-play, follow this procedure. 1. Slide the rubber boot away; then loosen the jam nut from the throttle cable adjuster.

1. With the transmission in neutral, start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. 2. Turn the idle adjustment screw clockwise one turn past the recommended RPM setting; then turn it counterclockwise to 1250-1350 RPM.

AL611D

2. Turn the adjuster until the throttle cable has proper free-play of 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) at the lever.

AF920D

! WARNING Adjust the idle to the correct RPM. Make sure the engine is at normal operating temperature before adjusting the idle RPM.

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