Adjustments, Throttle body/idle rpm, Throttle cable freeplay – Polaris Sportsman 9921828 User Manual
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ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Body/Idle RPM
Idle RPM is preset by the manufacturer. If the engine idle speed is not 
satisfactory, please see your Polaris dealer for adjustment.
Throttle Cable Freeplay
Adjust throttle cable freeplay at the handlebar.
1. Locate the throttle cable
adjuster at the handlebar.
2. Squeeze the end of the rub-
ber boot and slide it far 
enough to expose the end of 
the inline cable adjuster.
3. Loosen the adjuster lock nut.
4. Rotate the boot to turn the
adjuster until 1/16" to 1/8" 
(1.5-3 mm) of freeplay is 
achieved at the thumb lever. 
While adjusting freeplay, be 
sure to flip the throttle lever 
back and forth.
5. Tighten the lock nut.
6. Squeeze the end of the rub-
ber boot and slide it over the 
cable adjuster to its original 
position.
Lock Nut
Adjuster
Boot