it's very simple. you're going to have to take the seat off, side plastics and tank. loosen boot from airbox and to the engine intake. take all hoses off, as well as throttle. pull it out. it's really that simple.

if you do not know of any previous carb work on that machine i would suggest you get a rebuild kit for it before you pull it. it'll only be $20-30 and well worth it.

 

how do you get the throttle cable and the choke cable off?

 

off of the carburetor? Photos would help.
thanks

 

Download an 02 Sportsman service manual here.

Index of /ORV Manuals/Polaris/Sportsman/2002

 

Lots of how to video's on you tube

 

http://www.polarisatvforums.com/for...s.com/forums/atv-repair-maintenance/57702-01-sportsman-choke-cable-removal.html

 

The choke cable should just unscrew from the carb, I think it's a 10mm wrench that looses the nut. The throttle cable is removed by taking off the side cover, and carefully slide the cable out with the retaining clip. There are videos on youtube, and the service manual has pretty detailed instructions.

 

Thanks for the help!!
That did it!!

 

For those that come to this thread again. Took a shot of the homemade wrench that helps out with the Choke cable removal.

 

Thank you!