Polaris 2016 Victory Cross Country - Manual (Page 70)

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Maintenance
Throttle Control Inspection
1. With the engine OFF, rotate the throttle control
grip fully open and then release it. It should rotate
smoothly from the rest position to the completely
open position. It should return to the rest position
quickly when released.
2. Repeat the twist and release process with the
handlebars turned fully right and fully left.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the throttle system, always
operate with the throttle cable guard installed.
3. Remove the right side access cover.
4. Inspect throttle cables for frayed ends.
5. Service the throttle system if throttle operation is not smooth, if throttle grip does not
return properly, or if cable ends are frayed. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your
authorized VICTORY dealer.
Throttle Cable Freeplay
Throttle freeplay is the amount of throttle control
grip movement from the rest position to the point of
cable resistance. Measure this distance. Freeplay
should be 2-4 mm. Adjust throttle freeplay as
needed.
1. Position the front wheel straight ahead. Stop
the engine.
2. Hold the adjuster nuts securely and loosen the
lock nuts on both cables. Turn the lock nuts
away from the adjuster nuts as far as possible.
3. Turn both adjuster nuts toward the lock nuts as
far as possible for maximum freeplay in both
cables.
4. Turn the adjuster on the throttle opening cable
(front cable) away from the lock nut until
throttle freeplay is 2-4 mm.
5. To adjust the closing cable (rear cable), hold
the throttle grip lightly in the closed position.
Turn the adjuster slowly outward until slight
resistance is felt.
6. Turn the lock nuts on both cables until they are seated against the adjuster nuts. Hold
each adjuster nut and tighten each lock nut securely.
7. Repeat the throttle control inspection. See page 68.
Cable Area
Lock Nut Adjuster Nut
2-4 mm to
resistance