Polaris 9921828 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
Sportsman 500 EFI
Maximum Weight Capacity 485 lbs. (220 kg)
Fuel Capacity 4.13 gal. (15.6 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 90 lbs. (40.8 kg)
Rear Rack/Storage 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 Capac-
ity*
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
Overall Length 83 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width 48 in. (122 cm)
Overall Height 48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase 50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
Ground Clearance 11.25 in. (28.5 cm)
Dry Weight 721 lbs. (327 kg) (with cast wheels)
731 lbs. (332 kg) (with steel wheels)
Minimum Turning Radius 65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
Engine EH50PLE
Displacement 498 cc
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Alternator Output 350 w
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition System Electronic Ignition
Ignition Timing 13 +/- 3 BTDC @ 1150 RPM, engine warm
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