Polaris 500 H.O. Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN 400/500 H.O.
Gross Vehicle Weight 1200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity 485 lbs. (220 kg) (operator, cargo, accessories)
Dry Weight 688 lbs. (312 kg) (400) / 696 lbs. (316 kg) (500)
Fuel Capacity 4.25 gal. (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml)
Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
Front Rack/Box Capacity 90 lbs. (40.8 kg)
Rear Rack/Box Capacity 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
Receiver Hitch Tongue
Capacity
120 lbs. (54 kg) (Rear rack capacity and tongue
weight not to exceed 180 lbs./81.6 kg)
Hitch Towing Rating 1225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity*
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
Overall Length/Width/Height 83 in. (211 cm) / 48 in. (122 cm) \ 48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase 50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
Engine EH46PLE (400) / EH500PLE (500)
Displacement 455 cc (400) / 498 cc (500)
Bore x Stroke 87.9x75mm (400) / 92 x 75mm (500)
Alternator Output 260 w
Compression Ratio 10.1:1 (400) / 10.2:1 (500)
Carburetor 34mm Mikuni (400) / 40mm Mikuni (500)
Pilot Jet 42.5 (400) / 40 (500)
Main Jet 160 (400) / 150 (500)
Needle Jet P-6M (829) (400) / X-6M (500)
Jet Needle 4IB33-3 (400) / 6MGHI 194 (500)
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
Driving System Type Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmission)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 8.2" (21 cm) travel
Rear Suspension Progressive rate with 9.5" (24 cm) travel
Shift Type Side Lever (H/L/N/R/P)