4-54Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying thethrottle position. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine willreturn to an idle any time the throttle lever is re-leased.Before starting the engine, check the throttle to besure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returnsto the idle position as soon as the lever is released.EBU18323Speed limiterYour ATV is equipped with an adjustable speedlimiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle fromfully opening, even when the throttle lever ispushed to the maximum.1. Loosen the locknut.2. To increase the maximum engine power avail-able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turnthe adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-crease the maximum engine power availableand the maximum speed of the ATV, turn theadjusting screw in direction (b). Do not turnthe adjusting screw out more than 12 mm(0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be dam-aged. Always make sure the throttle lever freeplay is adjusted to 2.0–4.0 mm (0.08–0.16 in).(See page 8-28.) WARNING! Improper ad-justment of the speed limiter and throttlecould cause throttle cable damage or im-proper throttle operation. You could losecontrol, resulting in an accident. [EWB00241]1. Throttle lever1
