Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN FOREST 500
Maximum Weight Load Capacity 485 lbs. (220 kg) (operator, cargo, accessories)
Dry Weight 325 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
Fuel Capacity 4.25 gal. (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 90 lbs. (41 kg)
Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity*
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
Overall Length 83 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width 48 in. (122 cm)
Overall Height 48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase 50.75 in. (128.9 cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
Engine EH500PLE (Low Torque Capacity 4-Stroke)
Displacement 498 cc
Engine Power 27 kW
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Alternator Output 260 w
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Fuel System 40 mm Mikuni carburetor
Pilot Jet 40
Main Jet 155
Needle Jet X-6M
Jet Needle 6MGHI 194
Pilot Screw By flow (taper 12.5) (Brass Plug)
Ignition System Digital CDI
Ignition Timing 30 +/- 2 @ 5000 RPM
Spark Plug / Gap NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System Dry Sump
Seat Single Seat, length 650 mm
Steering System Akerman Principle, with handlebar controls
Transmission Power System Shaft drive on all wheels
Transmission and Gears High/Low/Neutral/Reverse/Parking
Driving System Type
Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmission)