2005 50cc Polaris Predator

[exalrod]

Hi Everyone,

I recently purchased a 2005 50cc Polaris Predator for my granddaughter.

The wiring is a mess. most of it appears to be jumpered out (twisted together).

I installed a new carburetor. The gas tank was cracked so I found another one on ebay and got that installed. There is no air filter box. I ordered another one but, it has not arrived yet.

I did get it cranked with the kick start. But, it idles too fast and when you give it any throttle the motor dies off. The more throttle you give it the faster it dies off. It is very hard to start when it has not been running for a while. However, once it has warmed up, it starts on the first kick every time after that.

I am looking for a little assistance in getting it running better and also a wiring diagram and service manual if possible.

Thanks in advance....

 

Edited June 17, 2024 by exalrod

[Gwbarm]

To really tune the new carb you need to get the air filter installed. If its an aftermarket carb you may need to adjust the cable length for the throttle, they do not always fit exact, may be why its idling too fast. Try adjusting the mixture screw to see if it will run better.

[exalrod]

@Gwbarm

Thank you for the reply. I tried adjusting the mixture screw but, it does not seem to do much to help, I may need some advice on how to adjust the cable length for the throttle. For now I will wait until I get my air filter as you instructed.

[Gwbarm]

You just want to make sure the throttle plate on the carb is closed all the way when the throttle is not being pushed, if needs adjustment, take the cable out and there are 2 nuts that you can move to get the correct tension on the cable.

You can see the 2 nuts for adjusting in this phot, this is on a suzuki but it should be similar.

[exalrod]

My carb looks different than that.

 

[Mech]

There will likely be an adjustment for the cable on the throttle hand-piece as well. If the cable outer can be pulled out of the throttle hand-piece by a couple of mm or more it should be enough, then try adjusting the idle speed screw to slow the idle, then adjust the mixture screw to best slow idle then slow it with the speed screw and recheck the mixture screw. Keep doing that slowing it down to it's best slow steady best mixture position, then wind the speed screw in a little to give the proper idle speed.

Oh, and when checking the free play in the cable, swing the steering hard left and right and check the free play there and compare it with the center position.. The free play can alter when the bars are moved.

[Gwbarm]

Yes it is different, i should have looked it up , i thought they all had vacum slides now. Your cable adjusting screw is the big silver piece closesst to the carb, just make sure the slide is all the way down with no pressure on the throttle.

[exalrod]

@Gwbarm

@Mech

 

Thanks for the advice! I will let you know as soon as I have time to get back to it.....

[Gwbarm]

You are welcome! Let us know how it works out.

[exalrod]

Will do! Thx

[Quad4]

Here yo ugo 

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Hopes this helps

[Admin]

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Here yo ugo 

this is a great source for manual for everything  manualslib.com

Hopes this helps

 

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[exalrod]

@Admin

Thank you so very much! Got the first two!

[Gwbarm]

Great! Hope you get it going! I know the getting back to it senario, i have 2 now that are on the get back to list, Good Luck!