Model Identification; Serial Number Location - Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.
Year Designation
ENGINE DESIGNATION NUMBERS
42 EH42PLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 EH50PLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN IDENTIFICATION
World Mfg. ID
1 2 3 4
4 X A M
Body Style
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 recoil housing on the right side of engine.(A) An additional
number is stamped on the center top of crankcase beneath the cylinder coolant elbow.
MACHINE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Engine model number is on recoil housing (A). The
machine model number and serial number are
important for vehicle identification. The machine
serial number is stamped on the lower left side of
the frame tube.(B)
TRANSMISSION I.D. NUMBER
LOCATION
1.2
Machine Model Number Identification
A 0 5 M H 5 0 A A
Basic Chassis
Designation
Single, L/C, SOHC 4 Stroke, Electric Start
Single, L/C, SOHC 4 Stroke, Electric Start
Vehicle Descriptor
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 0 A *
H
Model
Emissions
Year
Engine
Check Digit
Powertrain
The transmission I.D. number is lo-
cated on top of the transmission
snorkel, right side of machine.
Model Option
Engine Designation
Vehicle Identifier
13 14 15 16 17
5 P 0 0 0 0
Individual Serial No.
Plant No.
A
0 0
* This could be either
a number or a letter
Front
B