MAINTENANCE
2.11
neutral position detents.
Adjust to align linkage rod end studs
with holes in bellcrank(s).
Ill. 2
35 in. lbs.
35 in. lbs.
(4 Nm)
(4 Nm)
6.
Be sure the shift linkage rod ends are firmly
attached to the gear selector slides. Adjust the
low range (inside) rod so the rod end is centered
on the transmission bell crank. Install the lock nut
to the rod end and torque to 35 in. lbs. (4 Nm).
Place
mark
on rod
Ill. 3
S
Rotate rod both directions to
find points where resistance
is felt.
S
Center the rod between the
points.
S
Hold rod end parallel to
mounting surface and
tighten jam nut.
Parallel
7.
Rotate the linkage rod clockwise until resistance
is felt. Mark the rod so revolutions can be easily
counted. See Ill. 3 at right.
8.
Rotate the linkage rod counterclockwise until the
same resistance is felt, counting the revolutions
as the rod is turned.
9.
Turn the rod clockwise again one half of the
revolutions counted in Step 9.
10. Tighten the rod end jam nuts securely while
holding the rod end.
The jam nuts must be
tightened with both front and rear rod ends
parallel to each other. If jam nuts are properly
tightened, the rod should rotate freely 1/4 turn
without binding.
11. Repeat Steps 7-10 for the High/Reverse rod.
THROTTLE INSPECTION
Check for smooth throttle opening and closing in all
handlebar positions. Throttle lever operation should
be smooth and lever must return freely without
binding.
1.
Place the gear selector in neutral.
2.
Set parking brake.
3.
Start the engine and let it idle.
4.
Turn handlebars from full right to full left. If idle
speed increases at any point in the turning range,
inspect throttle cable routing and condition.
Adjust cable tension as needed until lock--to--lock
turning can be accomplished with no rise in
engine rpm.
5.
Replace the throttle cable if worn, kinked, or
damaged.
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
ETC Cover
Removal Sequence
Ill. 1
To remove the ETC cover:
1.
Use a medium flat blade screwdriver and insert
blade into the pocket of the cover starting on the
#1 position.
2.
Twist screwdriver slightly while lifting on the cover
to release snap.
3.
Repeat procedure at the other five locations as
shown.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove cover until all
latch points are released.
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Summary of Contents for SPORTSMAN 400 2003
Page 1: ...2003 SPORTSMAN 400 500 SERVICE MANUAL PN 9918065 The Way Out ...
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Page 51: ...MAINTENANCE 2 32 NOTES ...
Page 71: ...ENGINE 3 20 CYLINDER HEAD EXPLODED VIEW EH50PL A EH50PL ...
Page 131: ...BODY STEERING SUSPENSION 5 12 NOTES ...
Page 165: ...CLUTCH 6 34 NOTES ...
Page 193: ...FINAL DRIVE 7 28 NOTES ...
Page 217: ...TRANSMISSION 8 24 NOTES ...
Page 239: ...BRAKES 9 22 ...
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