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Old 06-30-2012, 11:11 AM
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Just entered the atv scene and bought a used 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 and already having a few problems with it. Ive changed the oil and added more coolant as you should when buying used. Now it seems to be reving around 1800 to 2100 when started up and won't kick into gear, maybe because of the throttle might be stuck? Then other times when you turn the key nothing happens, maybe loose cables? I was always told to stay away from Polaris but I always liked the ground clearance and compfortable ride that others brands don't seem to have. After just buying this 500 HO im starting to think they were right so any advice or comments to help bring my confidence back in this thing will be appreciated. Also, I bought it from a Doctor in downtown Louisville so it probably sat around for awhile before I purchased it.
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Old 06-30-2012, 12:32 PM
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With it idleing that high, the front clutch has started engaging ,which spins the belt,which makes the transmission parts spin ,so yep it'll hard to shift, unless you want to start it in gear, which you can do.
You may have bumped the throttle cable or carb. while servicing it. You should see a lil thumbwheel screw attached to short cable,that is attached to the carb. ,should be on the right side, just turn that counterclockwise and the idle should slow down.If that doesn't slow the idle down, check for slack in the throttle cable, this is checked at the electric throttle control, which is on the left handlebar, pop the top off, and look inside ,you will see 2 metal contacts,and have them spaced at 1/16"-1/8" gap,adjustment is made on the cable farther down the handlebar, almost where the speedo. pod is. set the idle to specs. the tag for idle speed should be on the right side ,by the rope pull..
if that doesn't get it, you may need to remove the right side cover on the carb. (3 screws), where the throttle cable goes into, and give a shot or two of lube, thesealing ring on those are notorious for not sealing very well and it could be full of gunk.
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Old 06-30-2012, 12:58 PM
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Thanks for the help Ill check it out tonight or tomorrow morning its about 110 out there so the last thing I want to do is mess around with the Carb. Ive noticed that the gas tank sits right on top of the carb so I'm assuming that Ill have to take that off which doesn't look like much fun. Any other easier way?
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Old 07-01-2012, 05:13 AM
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Remove the seat and both side covers, should give the access
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