Model Number Designations; Model Number Designation; Vehicle Identification Number; Vin Number Designation - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS

Model Number Designation

Example: R12VA17AA
MODEL
GROUP
YEAR
1st digit 2/3rd digit
12
R= RANGER
13
* = digits that would transfer to 17 digit VIN and are used in digits 4-8 respectively
** = 9th digit will be used on color/featured versions of models (not including the base)
First 3 digits and 9th digit are used in model number only. They are not used with the 17 digit VIN.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

VIN Number Designation

Example: RF3VA17A6BT012516
World Mfg. ID
1 2 3 4
R F 3 V
* Model Year: A = 2010; B = 2011; C = 2012; D = 2013

Engine Designation Number

S35C-Single Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, OHV 4 Stroke, Electric Start

Engine Serial Number Location

Whenever corresponding about an engine, be sure to refer to the engine
model number and serial number. This information can be found on the
sticker applied to the clutch-side engine case.
1.2
CHASSIS DRIVELINE
4th digit* 5th digit*
V = RZR A = 2x4 Chain
Vehicle Descriptors
5 6 7 8
A 1 7 A
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ENGINE
6th digit* 7th digit*
Displacement in cc
(i.e. 17 = 170cc)
Vehicle Identifiers
9 10 11 12
6 B T 0
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
CATEGORY
8th digit 9th digit**
A = ORV
Individual Serial No.
13 14 15 16
1 2 5 1
OPTION
A
17
6