Vehicle Identification; Model Identification; Engine Designation Number; Vehicle Identification Number (Vin) - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Model Identification

The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.

Engine Designation Number

1204204 SPM850-11 ...........................................................Twin Cylinder, 4-Cycle SOHC, Liquid Cooled, Electric Start

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle and Engine Serial Number Locations

Whenever corresponding about a Polaris ATV, be sure to refer to the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the engine serial
number.
The VIN can be found stamped on the lower frame rail on the front LH side of the ATV (see Figure 1-1).
The engine serial number can be found on the rear portion of the engine located on the valve cover (see Figure 1-2).
VIN
Figure 1-1
1.2
Machine Model Number Identification
A 1 1 Z N 8 5 A A
Year Designation
Basic Chassis
Designation
World
Mfg. ID
Vehicle Descriptor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
4 X A Z N 8 5 A *
Engine
Body Style
Emissions
Powertrain
Check Digit
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Emissions &
Model Option
Engine Designation
Vehicle Identifier
B P 0 0 0 0
Model
Individual Serial Number
Year
Plant No
Engine Serial
Number
Figure 1-2
0 0
* This could be either
a number or a letter