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Polaris Sportsman 500 Service Manual (666 pages)
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 15.13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
General Information / Specifications
2
Chapter 1 General Information / Specifications
4
Engine Serial Number Location
4
Machine Model Number and VIN Number Location
4
Model / VIN Identification
4
Transmission I.D. Number Location
4
Current Model Numbers
5
Vehicle Identification Number
5
Vehicle Identification Number / Model Number Key
5
Year / Letter Identification
5
1999 Publication Part Numbers
6
General Information
6
Service Bulletin Index
6
Service Training Videos
6
1999 Paint Codes
7
Standard Torque Specifications
8
Conversion Table
10
Metric Tap Drill Sizes
11
SAE Tap Drill Sizes
11
Tap Drill Charts
11
Service Tips
12
Glossary of Terms
13
Glossary of Terms
14
Special Tools
16
1999 Model Specifications
17
Trail Blazer
17
Trail Boss 250
19
Xpress 300
21
Xplorer 300
23
Sportsman 335
25
Sport 400
28
Scrambler 400
29
Scrambler 500
30
Magnum 500
36
1999 Model Specifications
36
Trail Blazer
41
Xplorer 4X4
43
Trail Boss 325
45
Xpedition 325
51
Sportsman 335
53
Xplorer 400
55
Scrambler 400 2X4
57
Scrambler 400 4X4
59
Xpedition 425
61
Magnum 500
63
Scrambler 500
65
Sportsman 6X6
69
Maintenance
72
Chapter 2 Maintenance
74
Periodic Maintenance Chart
74
Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection
75
Recommended Lubricants - Quick Reference
76
Polaris Premium Lubricant and Maintenance Product Part Numbers
77
Lubrication
79
Lubrication - Shaft Drive Models
81
Lubrication Chart - Shaft Drive Models
82
Gearcase Lubrication - Quick Reference
83
Front Gearcase Lubrication
84
Rear Gearcase Lubrication
86
Dipstick Models
87
Transmission Lubrication
87
Shaft / Chain Models Without Dipstick
88
Counter Balance Oil Changing Procedure
89
Counter Balancer Lubrication (400Cc Engines)
89
Procedure for Adding Oil (400)
89
Torque Stop Adjustment
90
Transmission Gearshift Linkage Adjustment, Preliminary Inspection
90
Shift Linkage Adjustment -High/Low/Reverse Transmissions
91
Shift Linkage Adjustment (High/Reverse Transmissions)
93
Carburetor Adjustments
94
Choke (Enricher) Adjustment
94
Throttle Operation - All Models
94
Air Screw Adjustment
95
Pilot Screw Anti-Tamper Plug Removal
96
Pilot Screw (Idle Mixture) Adjustment Notes
97
Pilot Screw Adjustment - 335 4- -Stroke Models
97
Pilot Screw Adjustment - 425 / 500 4- -Stroke Models
97
Idle Speed Adjustment
98
Throttle Cable / Electronic Throttle Control (ETC Switch) Adjustment
99
Oil Pump Adjustment Procedure
100
Oil Pump Bleeding Procedure
102
Oil Pump Troubleshooting Procedure
102
Oil Filter (2 Strokes)
103
Fuel Filter
104
Fuel Lines
104
Fuel System
104
Vent Lines
104
Carburetor Draining
105
Compression Test - 2 Stroke
106
Compression Test - 4 Stroke
106
Engine Mounts
106
Fastener Torque - Engine
106
Battery Maintenance
107
Electrical
107
Electrical
108
Engine-To-Frame Ground
108
Ignition Timing
108
Spark Plug
108
Coolant Strength / Type
109
Cooling System Hoses
109
Liquid Cooling System Overview
109
Radiator
109
Coolant Level Inspection
110
Engine Cooling System
111
Radiator Coolant Level Inspection
111
Air Filter Service (Trail Blazer Style)
112
Dual Stage Air Cleaner - 300 Style
113
Primary Pre-Cleaner Foam Boot
113
Cleaning the Main Filter
114
Secondary (Main) Filter
114
Secondary Filter Removal and Installation
114
Air Filter Service, 2 Stroke
116
Air Filter Service, 4 Stroke
116
Breather Filter
116
Air Box Sediment Tube
117
Breather Filter Inspection
118
Breather Hose
118
Recoil Housing
119
Engine Oil Level (4 Stroke)
120
Oil and Filter Change (4 Stroke)
120
Valve Clearance - 335, 425, 500Cc Engines
122
Exhaust Valve Clearance Adjustment
123
Intake Valve Clearance Adjustment
123
Steering & Toe Alignment Inspection
125
Tie Rod End / Steering Inspection
125
Straightedge or String
126
Chalk
127
Toe Alignment Adjustment
127
Front Hub Fluid Change (AWD Models)
128
Front Hub Fluid Level Inspection (AWD Models)
128
Exhaust Pipe
129
Brake Pad Inspection
130
Brake System Inspection
130
Brake System Service
130
Hose/Fitting Inspection
130
Auxiliary Brake Adjustment (Hydraulic)
131
Auxiliary Brake Adjustment - Mechanical
132
Auxiliary Brake Testing
132
Auxiliary Mechanical Brake System
132
Drive Chain and Sprocket Inspection
133
Drive Chain Inspection
133
Sprocket Inspection
133
Rear Drive Chain Tension Adjustment - Standard Swingarm
134
Rear Drive Chain Tension Inspection - Standard Swingarm
134
Adjustment Procedure - Concentric Swingarm Rear Axles (Tapered Roller Bearings)
135
Drive Chain Adjustment, Concentric Swingarm
135
Center/Front Drive Chain Inspection/Adjustment
138
Center/Front Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
138
6X6 Chain Inspection
139
6X6 Middle Axle Chain Adjustment
139
6X6 Rear Axle Drive Chain Adjustment
139
Drive Chain Inspection/Adjustment - 6X6
139
Controls
140
Front Suspension
140
Rear Suspension
140
Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment
140
Chassis Maintenance
141
Wheel Removal Front or Rear
141
Wheel, Hub, and Spindle Torque Table
141
Wheels
141
Frame, Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
142
Tire Inspection
142
Tire Pressure
142
Tire Tread Depth
142
Engine
144
Torque Specifications
146
Engine Fastener Torque Patterns
148
Piston Clearance Specifications (2 Stroke Engines)
149
Piston Identification
149
ES33PFE01 / 02 Engine Service Data
150
EH42PLE02 / EH50PLE04, 06, 08, 09 Engine Service Data
152
Bleed Hole Inspection
154
Radiator Cap Pressure Test
154
System Pressure Test
154
CHAPTER 3 ENGINE Torque Specifications - 2 Stroke
155
Cooling System Specifications
155
Recommended Coolant
155
Accessible Components - All Models
156
Engine Removal
156
Engine Removal
157
Bleed Cooling System
158
Engine Installation Notes
158
General Items
158
PVT System
158
EC25PF / EC28PF Engine Disassembly
159
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
160
Crankshaft Main Bearing Inspection
160
EC25PF/EC28PF Engine Assembly
161
Measure Crankshaft Width - - Bearings Installed
161
Oil Pump End Play Adjustment
166
Oil Check Valve Testing (EC25PF)
167
Oil Check Valve Testing (EC28PF)
167
Recoil Disassembly
168
EC25PF Recoil Assembly
169
EC38PL Engine Disassembly
171
EC38PL Engine Inspection
172
Connecting Radial Clearance
177
Reed Valve Inspection
178
Water Pump Impeller Clearance
178
Impeller Spacer Shim Part Numbers
179
Oil Check Valve Testing (EC38PL)
180
Cylinder Inspection/Measurement
181
Piston Inspection/Measurement (2 Stroke)
181
Piston Ring Installed Gap
182
Cleaning the Cylinder after Honing
183
Cylinder Hone Selection/Honing Procedure
183
Honing to Oversize
183
Connecting Rod Small End Bearing Inspection
184
Crankshaft Runout Inspection - 2 Stroke
185
Crankshaft Straightening
185
4 Stroke Engine Service
186
Engine Lubrication - ES33PF / EH50PL
188
Oil Pressure Test - ES33PF / EH50PL
188
Oil Flow -- ES33PF
189
335 (ES33PFE) Oil Flow Chart
190
ES50PL Lubrication/Oil Flow
191
EH50PL Oil Flow Chart
192
Es33Pfengine Exploded View
193
EH50PL Engine Exploded View
194
Cam Chain Tensioner/Rocker Arm/Camshaft Removal
195
Engine Disassembly / Inspection
195
To Position Crankshaft at Top Dead Center (TDC) on Compression Stroke
195
Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection
196
ES33PF / EH50PL Engine Removal
196
Rocker Arm/Shaft Removal
197
Rocker Arm/Shaft Inspection
198
Camshaft Removal
200
Automatic Compression Release Installation
202
Automatic Compression Release Removal/Inspection
202
If Camshaft Is Installed in the Engine
202
If Camshaft Is Removed from Engine
202
Camshaft Inspection
203
Cylinder Head Exploded View, ES33PF
204
Cylinder Head Exploded View, EH50PL
205
Cylinder Head Inspection
206
Cylinder Head Disassembly
207
Cylinder Head Warpage
207
Valve Inspection
209
Combustion Chamber
210
Cylinder Head Reconditioning
211
Valve Guide Removal/Installation
211
Valve Seat Inspection
211
Reaming the Valve Guide
212
Valve Seat Reconditioning
212
Cylinder Head Assembly
215
Valve Sealing Test
216
Cylinder/Piston Removal and Inspection
217
ES33PF / EH50PL Engine Bottom End Disassembly
217
Piston Removal
219
Cylinder Inspection
220
Piston-To-Cylinder Clearance
221
Crankcase Disassembly
224
Starter Drive Removal/Inspection
224
Flywheel/Stator Removal/Inspection
225
Cam Chain/Tensioner Blade
226
One Way Valve
227
Crankcase Separation
228
Oil Pump Removal/Inspection
229
Oil Pump Assembly
231
Counter Balancer Shaft Removal/Inspection
232
Crankshaft Removal/Inspection
233
Crankcase Bearing Inspection
234
Pump Shaft Oil Seal/ Water Pump Mechanical Seal Removal (Engine Disassembled)
234
Bearing Installation
235
Crankcase Assembly
235
Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
236
End Play Inspection/Adjustment
236
Counter Balancer Shaft End Play Adjustment
238
Pump Shaft
239
Pump Shaft Oil Seal Installation
239
Crankshaft, Counter Balancer, and Oil Pump Installation
240
Water Pump Mechanical Seal Installation (EH50PL)
241
Water Pump Mechanical Seal Removal - Engine Installed (EH50PL)
241
Cam Chain Drive Sprocket Installation
243
One Way Valve Installation
243
Tensioner Blade Installation
243
Piston Ring Installation
244
Piston Installation
245
Cylinder Installation
246
Cylinder Head Installation
248
Cam Chain/Camshaft Installation
249
Camshaft Timing
249
ES33PF / EH50PL Engine Assembly/Inspection
251
Cam Chain Tensioner Installation
252
Stator, Flywheel and Starter Drive Installation
252
Flywheel
253
Starter Drive
253
Oil Pipes
254
Rocker Shaft/Rocker Arm Assembly Installation
254
Thermostat Installation
254
Recoil Disassembly/Inspection
255
To Complete Recoil Assembly
257
To Install a New Spring
257
To Reinstall an Old Spring
257
Spark Plug Fouling - 2 Stroke Engines
258
Spark Plug Fouling - 4 Stroke Engines
258
Spark Plug Fouling Checklist
258
2 Stroke Engine Troubleshooting
259
Engine Does Not Turn over
261
Engine Idles but will Not Rev up
261
Engine Runs but will Not Idle
261
Engine Turns over but Fails to Start
261
Backfiring
262
Excessive Smoke and Carbon Buildup
262
Low Compression
262
EH42PL/EH50PL Cooling System Troubleshooting
263
Leak at Water Pump Weep Hole
263
Overheating
263
Temperature too Low
263
Fuel System/Carburetion
264
Air Screw (2 Cycle) / Pilot Screw (4 Cycle) Adjustment
266
Main Jet Selection
266
Chapter 4 Fuel System/Carburetion
266
Jetting Guidelines
266
Fuel Tank Assembly / Oil Tank Assembly
267
Fuel Flow Diagrams
269
Fuel System Diagram - 2 Stroke Models
269
Fuel System Diagram - 4 Stroke Models
269
Air/Fuel Mixture Ratio
272
E-Clip Position Vs. Fuel Flow
272
Pilot Air Screw
272
Pilot Jet
272
Jet Needle
273
Needle Jet
273
Throttle Opening Vs. Fuel Flow
273
Main Jet / Pilot Jet Part Numbers
274
Throttle Valve
274
Starter System - Closed Throttle (2 Cycle)
275
Pilot System (0-3/8 Throttle) (2 Cycle)
276
Slide Cutaway (1/8-3/8 Throttle) (2 Cycle)
277
Jet Needle/Needle Jet (3/8-3/4 Throttle) (2 Cycle)
278
Main System (3/4 to Full Throttle) (2 Cycle)
279
Carburetor Component Function (2 Cycle)
280
Component Effect Vs. Throttle Opening (2 Cycle)
280
Mikuni Fuel Delivery (2 Cycle)
280
Assembly, CV Carburetor
281
Float Height Adjustment (2 Cycle)
281
Needle and Seat Leakage Test - 2 Cycle
281
Vent Systems (2 Cycle)
281
Mikuni VM30SS / VM34SS Carburetor Exploded View
282
4 Cycle CV Carburetor System Function
283
Vent Systems - 4 Cycle CV Carburetor
283
Mikuni CV Carb Operation
284
Pilot (Idle and Slow) System
285
Starter System (Choke or Enrichment)
285
Float System
286
Main System
286
Mikuni BST 34 Carburetor Exploded View
287
Mikuni BST 40 Carburetor Exploded View
288
Carburetor Disassembly Notes- Mikuni CV
289
Carburetor Cleaning - Mikuni CV
291
Carburetor Inspection - Mikuni CV
292
Carburetor Assembly - Mikuni CV
293
Carburetor Adjustment - Mikuni CV
294
Float Height Adjustment
294
Fuel Level
295
Fuel Pump
296
Needle and Seat Leakage Test
295
Fuel Pump Disassembly
296
Fuel Pump Inspection/Assembly
296
Fuel Pump Exploded View
297
Fuel Starvation/Lean Mixture
298
Poor Idle
298
Troubleshooting
298
Rich Mixture
298
Erratic Idle
299
Idle too Low
299
Body / Steering / Suspension
300
Torque Specifications, Special Tools
302
Body Assembly Exploded View (Gen Ll - Typical)
303
Front Cab Assembly
303
Rear Cab Assembly
303
Cover/Panel Removal (Gen Ll - Typical)
304
Body Assembly Exploded View (Gen Lll - Typical)
305
Cover/Panel Removal (Gen Lli - Typical)
306
Body Assembly Exploded View (Gen Lv - Typical)
307
Cover/Panel Removal (Gen Lv - Typical)
308
Headlight Pod Exploded View (Gen Lv - Typical)
309
Side Panel Removal (Gen Lv - Typical)
310
Typical Steering Assembly, Exploded View, ’99 Trail Boss 250
311
Steering Assembly, Exploded View, - 2X4 Models (Except ’99 Trail Boss 250)
312
Steering Assembly, Exploded View All 4X4 and 6X6 Models
313
A-Arm Replacement
314
Concentric Swing Arm Removal
315
Standard Swing Arm and Rear Suspension Exploded View
317
Shaft Ride Swingarm Exploded View
318
Shaft Ride Swingarm
319
Swingarm Installation
319
Rear Suspension Assembly, - Shaft Drive Models
320
Rear Strut Stabilizer, 6X6 Models
321
Rear Swing Arm Weldment, 6X6 Models
322
Front Swing Arm Weldment, 6X6 Models
323
Strut Assembly Exploded View - 2X4 Models
324
Strut Assembly - AWD Models
325
Front Strut Cartridge Replacement
326
Front Strut Weldment Replacement
326
Ball Joint Replacement
327
Front Strut Ball Joint Replacement
327
Decal Replacement
330
Clutches
332
Clutch Specifications
334
PVT System Fastener Torques
334
Special Service Tools and Supplies
334
Drive Clutch Operation
335
Driven Clutch Operation
335
PVT Operation
335
Standard PVT System Introduction
335
CHAPTER 6 CLUTCHES Service Tools and Supplies
336
PVT Maintenance/Inspection
336
PVT Drying
336
PVT Overheating
336
PVT Sealing and Ducting Components
336
PVT Disassembly
337
PVT Assembly
339
PVT Sealing and Ducting Components
340
Relationship of Drive Clutch Weights and Spring in Maintaining Operating RPM
343
Drive Clutch Spring Specifications
344
Shift Weights
345
Button to Tower Clearance Inspection
346
Drive Clutch Inspection
346
Shift Weight Inspection
346
Drive Clutch & EBS Exploded View
347
Drive Clutch Disassembly/Inspection
348
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection
349
Spider Removal
349
Roller, Pin and Thrust Washer Inspection
350
Drive Clutch Assembly
351
Standard P-90 (Non-EBS) Clutch
353
Drive Belt Tension
355
Drive Belt Removal/Inspection
356
Clutch Alignment/Offset
357
Drive Clutch Bushing Service
359
Drive Clutch Moveable Sheave - Bushing Removal
359
Polaris Kit PN 2871226
359
Drive Clutch Moveable Sheave - Bushing Installation
360
Drive Clutch Cover - Bushing Removal
361
Drive Clutch Cover - Bushing Installation
362
Driven Clutch Disassembly/Inspection
363
Driven Clutch Assembly
366
Driven Clutch Bushing Service
367
Driven Clutch Moveable Sheave - Bushing Installation
369
Engine Braking System (EBS) Clutch
372
EBS Theory of Operation
373
Operation Guidelines for Ebs Clutches
374
EBS Exploded View
375
One-Way Clutch Inspection (Drive Clutch)
376
Driven Clutch Disassembly/Inspection - EBS
379
One-Way Clutch Preliminary Inspection (Driven)
379
Ebs Clutch Bushing Removal and Installation
383
Ebs Drive Clutch Moveable Sheave - Bushing Removal
383
Removal and Installation Instructions
383
EBS Clutch Cover - Bushing Installation
384
EBS Clutch Cover - Bushing Removal
384
EBS Drive Moveable - Bushing Installation
384
EBS Driven - Bushing Installation
385
EBS Driven - Bushing Removal
385
EBS Driven - Backside (Outer) Bushing Installation
386
EBS Driven - Backside (Outer) Bushing Removal
386
Clutch Troubleshooting
387
Final Drive
390
Final Drive
392
2X4 Hub Bearing / Seal Replacement
393
CHAPTER 7 FINAL DRIVE Final Drive Torque Specifications
393
2X4 Front Hub Disassembly/Inspection
393
2X4 Front Hub Installation
396
2X4 Front Hub Assembly
397
2X4 Front Hub Exploded View
397
AWD Operation Overview
399
Electric Hub Engagement (AWD)
399
AWD Front Hub Disassembly
400
Front Hub Removal (AWD)
400
Hub/Wheel Bearing Installation
401
AWD Front Hub Bearing Adjustment
402
AWD Front Hub Exploded View
403
AWD Hub Seal Replacement
405
AWD Magnetic Coil Service
406
Magnetic Coil Installation
406
Magnetic Coil Removal
406
AWD Hilliard Clutch Disassembly/Inspection
407
AWD Armature Plate Inspection
408
AWD Front Drive Axle Removal
409
AWD Front Drive Axle Installation
410
Driveshaft and CV Joint Handling Tips
411
Front Drive Shaft CV Joint Boot Replacement
411
AWD Front Drive Axle Exploded View
413
Front Drive Axle Components
413
Front Prop Shaft Components
413
AWD Strut Casting Front Drive Axle Seal Replacement
414
Bearing Replacement Note for Front Drive Axle and Front Hub
414
Seal Sleeve Replacement
415
Seal Sleeve Tool
415
AWD Front Prop Shaft Removal
416
U-Joint Disassembly (Typical)
417
U-Joint Service
417
U-Joint Assembly
418
AWD Front Housing Removal
420
Front Housing Disassembly
420
AWD Front Housing Identification
421
AWD Front Housing Disassembly
422
AWD Front Housing Identification
422
AWD Front Housing Assembly
424
AWD Front Housing Installation
424
Front Housing Installation
427
AWD Front Housing Exploded View
428
Rear Drive
429
Rear Axle Bend
430
Rear Drive Axle Service - Xpress / Xplorer 300
430
Rear Axle Installation
431
Rear Axle Removal
431
Concentric Swingarm Rear Axle Removal
432
Concentric Swingarm Rear Axle Installation
434
Concentric Swingarm Rear Axle Assembly, Exploded View
435
Concentric Swingarm Rear Axle Disassembly
436
Concentric Swingarm Rear Axle Assembly
437
Concentric Swingarm Rear Housing Removal
438
Concentric Swingarm Rear Housing Installation
440
Concentric Swingarm Rear Housing Service
440
Rear Housing Assembly/Bearing Service
440
Rear Housing Disassembly/Bearing Service
440
Rear Hub Inspection
441
Rear Axle Bearing Removal
445
Rear Axle Bearing Installation
446
Rear Hub/Bearing Carrier Removal
447
Rear Hub Installation - Independent
449
Rear Hub Disassembly - Independent
450
Rear Hub Assembly - Independent
451
Rear Drive Shaft Removal - Independent
452
Rear Drive Shaft Installation
454
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly (U-Joint Style)
455
U-Joint Inspection - Rear Drive Shafts
455
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly (Dual CV Joint Style)
456
CV Joint Assembly Procedure
457
Boot Installation
458
Boot Replacement
458
CV Joint Cleaning / Replacement
458
Independent Rear Suspension Exploded View
459
Center Eccentric Housing Service
460
Tapered Bearing Center Eccentric Assembly Procedure
460
Front Eccentric Disassembly / Assembly Procedure
461
Front Eccentric Housing Service
461
Front Eccentric Removal / Installation Procedure
461
Center / Front Chain Tightener Exploded View
462
Transmission Service
464
Transmission Type Identification
466
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Polaris Sportsman 500 Service Manual (381 pages)
Brand:
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Table of Contents
Chapter Index
1
Table of Contents
1
General Information
3
Identification Numbers
3
Model Identification
3
Engine Serial Number Location
3
Replacement Keys
4
Model Color Identification
5
Machine Dimensions
10
Spring Position (Sheave)
15
Paint Codes
19
Publication Numbers
19
Standard Torque Specifications
20
Decimal Equivalents
23
Decimal Equivalent Chart
25
Sae Tap Drill Sizes
25
Glossary of Terms
26
Chapter 2 Maintenance
28
Chapter 1
28
Periodic Maintenance Chart
29
Pre-Ride Inspection
30
Front Gearcase Lubrication
37
Transmission Lubrication
38
Shift Linkage Adjustment
39
Transmission Gearshift Adjustment
39
Throttle Operation
41
Idle Speed
42
Pilot Screw Adjustment
42
Fuel Filter
44
Fuel System
44
Carburetor Draining
45
Compression Test
46
Engine Mounts
46
Battery Maintenance
47
Ignition Timing
48
Spark Plug
48
Cooling System Hoses
49
Coolant Level Inspection
50
Radiator Coolant Level Inspection
50
Air Box Sediment Tube Service
52
Breather Filter Inspection
52
Breather Hose
52
Recoil Housing
53
Engine Oil Level
54
Oil Change/Filter
54
Valve Clearance
56
Exhaust Valve Clearance Adjustment
57
Intake Valve Clearance Adjustment
57
Exhaust Pipe
62
Brake Pad Inspection
63
Auxiliary Brake Testing
64
Front Suspension
65
Rear Suspension
65
Controls
66
Wheel Removal/Installation
67
Tire Inspection
68
Tire Pressure
68
Chapter 3 Engine
69
Torque Specifications
70
Torque Patterns
71
Piston Identification
72
Engine Service Data
73
Cooling System
75
Cooling System Specifications
76
Accessible Components
77
Engine Removal
78
Engine Installation Notes
79
Cleaning the Cylinder after Honing
80
Honing to Oversize
80
Crankshaft Straightening
81
EH42PL / EH50PL Engine Lubrication
84
EH42PL / EH50PL Engine Exploded View
85
Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection
87
Rocker Arm/Shaft Inspection
88
Camshaft Removal
90
Automatic Compression Release Installation
92
Camshaft Inspection
93
Cylinder Head Exploded View
94
Cylinder Head Inspection
95
Cylinder Head Warpage
95
Cylinder Head Disassembly
96
Valve Inspection
98
Combustion Chamber
99
Valve Seat Reconditioning
100
Cylinder Head Assembly
104
Valve Sealing Test
105
Piston Removal
108
Cylinder Inspection
109
Piston/Rod Inspection
111
Piston Ring Installed Gap
112
Crankcase Disassembly
113
Starter Drive Removal/Inspection
113
One Way Valve
116
Crankcase Separation
117
Oil Pump Removal/Inspection
118
Oil Pump Assembly
120
Counter Balancer Shaft Removal/Inspection
121
Crankshaft Removal/Inspection
122
Crankcase Bearing Inspection
123
Crankcase Inspection
124
Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
125
Counter Balancer Shaft End Play Adjustment
127
Pump Shaft Oil Seal Installation
128
Crankcase Assembly
129
Water Pump Mechanical Seal Installation
130
One Way Valve Installation
132
Piston Ring Installation
133
Piston Installation
134
Cylinder and Head Installation
135
Cylinder Installation
135
Cylinder Head Installation
136
Camshaft Installation and Timing
137
Camshaft Timing
137
Cam Chain Tensioner Installation
140
Oil Pipes
142
Thermostat Installation
142
Recoil Disassembly/Inspection
143
Recoil Assembly
145
Chapter 4 Fuel System/Carburetion
150
Jetting Guidelines
151
Main Jet Selection
151
Fuel Flow Diagram
153
Mikuni Jet Part Numbers
154
CV Carburetor System Function (4 Cycle)
155
Mikuni CV Carb Operation
156
Float System
158
Main System
158
Carburetor Cleaning
162
Carburetor Inspection
163
Carburetor Assembly
164
Float Height Adjustment
165
Fuel Level
166
Needle and Seat Leakage Test
166
Fuel Pump Exploded View
168
Troubleshooting
169
Chapter 5 Body and Steering
171
Body Assembly Exploded View
173
Cover/Panel Removal
174
Headlight Pod Exploded View
175
Side Panel Removal
176
Steering Assembly, Exploded View
177
A-Arm Replacement
178
Rear Suspension Assembly
179
Strut Assembly
180
Front Strut Cartridge Replacement
181
Ball Joint Replacement
182
Decal Replacement
183
Chapter 6 Pvt System
184
Steering Post Assembly
183
Chapter 5
184
Drive Clutch Operation
186
Driven Clutch Operation
186
PVT System Operation
186
Pvt Drying
187
PVT Maintenance/Inspection
187
Pvt Overheating
188
PVT Disassembly
189
PVT Assembly
191
PVT Sealing and Ducting Components
192
Drive Clutch Spring Specifications
194
Shift Weights
195
Button to Tower Clearance Inspection
196
Shift Weight Inspection
196
Drive Clutch Exploded View
197
Drive Clutch Inspection
197
Drive Clutch Disassembly
198
Spider Removal
199
Drive Clutch Assembly
201
Drive Belt Tension
202
Drive Belt Removal/Inspection
203
Drive Belt Installation
204
Clutch Alignment /Offset
205
Drive Clutch Bushing Service
206
Driven Clutch Disassembly/Inspection
210
Driven Clutch Assembly
213
EBS Theory of Operation
218
EBS Exploded View
220
Drive Clutch Inspection
221
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection
222
Troubleshooting
230
Chapter 7 Final Drive 7
232
Final Drive
233
Awd Operation Overview
234
Awd Front Hub Bearing Adjustment
237
Awd Front Hub Exploded View
238
Awd Hub Seal Replacement
239
Hilliard Clutch Disassembly/Inspection
241
AWD Armature Plate Inspection
242
Awd Front Drive Axle Removal
243
Awd Front Drive Axle Installation
244
Awd Front Drive Axle Exploded View
247
Awd Front Prop Shaft Removal
250
U-Joint Disassembly
251
U-Joint Assembly
252
Awd Front Housing Removal
254
Awd Front Housing Assembly
256
Awd Front Housing Exploded View
258
Rear Hub/Bearing Carrier Removal
259
Rear Hub Installation
261
Rear Hub Disassembly
262
Rear Hub Assembly
263
Rear Drive Shaft Removal
264
Rear Drive Shaft Installation
265
Rear Drive Shaft Service
266
Polaris Sportsman 500 Owner's Manual (153 pages)
Polaris 2003 ATV Owner's Manual
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 2.68 MB
Table of Contents
Welcome
5
Table of Contents
7
Vehicle Identification Numbers
8
Age Restrictions
9
Operator Safety
10
Safety
9
Equipment Modifications
13
Safety Decals and Locations
34
Safe Riding Gear
38
Electrical Switches
39
Throttle Lever
40
Controls
39
Light Switches
41
Brake Lever
42
Parking Brake
43
Auxiliary Brake
44
Fuel Filter
45
Fuel Tank
45
Fuel Valve
45
Fuel Safety
46
Belt Life
48
Recoil Starter
49
Engaging Wheel Hubs
50
Features
50
Disengaging Wheel Hubs
51
Indicator Lights
52
Instrument Cluster
53
Rider Information Center
54
Diagnostic Mode
57
Break-In Period
58
Starting a Cold Engine
61
Starting the Engine
61
Starting a Warm Engine
62
Operation
58
Hauling Cargo
63
Driving Procedures
65
Driving Safely
65
Making Turns
66
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
67
Driving Uphill
68
Driving Downhill
70
Turning Around on a Hill
71
Driving through Water
72
Driving over Obstacles
73
Driving in Reverse
74
Parking on an Incline
75
Noise Emission Control System Regulation
76
Usfs Approved Spark Arrestor
76
Maintenance and Lubrication
77
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
78
Lubrication Recommendations
82
Premium 2-Cycle Oil
87
Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil
87
Premium 4 Synthetic Oil
88
Oil and Filter Change
89
Oil and Filter Change
91
Transmission Oil Check/Gearcase Oil Fill Chart
93
Transmission Oil Change - Sportsman
96
Front Gearcase Oil Change
97
Front Gearcase Oil Check
97
Rear Gearcase Oil Change
98
Rear Gearcase Oil Check
98
Engine Oil Check
100
Coolant Level
101
Engine Cooling System
101
Radiator Coolant Level
102
Oil Pump Bleeding - 2-Cycle Engines
103
Front Brake
106
Rear Brake
107
Toe Alignment
108
Camber and Caster
109
Rear Spring
109
Steering Assembly
109
Adjusting Carburetor/2-Cycle Engines
111
Adjustments
111
Throttle Cable Freeplay
112
Side Panel Removal - Gen IV
113
Wheel Removal
114
Wheel Installation
115
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
115
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
116
Tire Tread Depth
116
Drive Chain
117
Filter Systems
120
Headlight Lamp Replacement - Scrambler
122
High Beam Adjustment - Scrambler
122
Headlight Adjustment - Trail Blazer
123
Headlight Lamp Replacement - Trail Blazer
123
Headlight Lamp Replacement - Gen IV
124
High Beam Adjustment - Gen IV
125
Headlight Housing Replacement - Gen IV
126
Indicator Lamp Replacement
127
Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
127
Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
128
Spark Plugs
128
Vehicle Immersion
129
Spark Arrestor
130
Recoil Housing
132
High Range
133
Low Range
133
Pvt System
133
Pvt Drying
134
Battery (Conventional)
135
Battery Removal
136
Battery Installation
137
Battery Storage
137
Cleaning and Storage
139
Cleaning the Atv
139
Washing the Atv
139
Waxing the Atv
139
Fluid Levels
140
Storage Tips
141
Transporting the Atv
142
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