Polaris 550 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN Forest 850
Maximum Weight Load Capacity 575 lbs. (261 kg)
Dry Weight 360 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Rear Gearcase Oil Capacity 7.1 oz. (210 ml)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (950 ml)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 120 lbs. (54 kg)
Rear Rack Capacity 240 lbs. (109 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity*
1914 lbs. (868 kg)
Overall Length 83.25 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width 47.6 in. (121 cm)
Overall Height 50.75 in. (129 cm)
Wheelbase 53 in. (134.6 cm)
Ground Clearance 11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 84 in. (213 cm) unloaded
Engine EHO850LE (Low Torque Capacity)
Displacement 850 cc
Engine Power 51.5 kW
Bore x Stroke 87 x 71.5
Alternator Output 475w @1200 RPM/Peak 575w
Compression Ratio 11:1
Starting System Electric
Ignition System Electronic Fuel Injection
Idle RPM 1200 +/- 100 RPM
Ignition Timing 6 +/- 5 BTDC @ 1200 RPM, Engine warm
Spark Plug Type / Gap Champion REA6MC / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System Wet Sump
Seat Single Seat, length 650 mm
Steering System Akerman Principle, with handlebar controls
Transmission Power System Shaft drive on all wheels
Driving System Type Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmis-
sion)
Front Suspension Dual a-arm with 9.2" (23 cm) travel
Rear Suspension Progressive rate with 10.2" (26 cm) travel