Polaris Sportsman 9922247 - Manual (Page 122)

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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
Sportsman 500
Gross Vehicle Weight 1200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity 485 lbs. (220 kg) (operator, cargo, accessories)
Dry Weight 696 lbs. (316 kg)
Fuel Capacity 4.25 gal. (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml)
Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
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
Capacity*
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 in. (28 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
Engine EH500PLE
Displacement 498 cc
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Alternator Output 260 w
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Carburetor 40mm Mikuni
Pilot Jet 40
Main Jet 155
Needle Jet X-6M
Jet Needle 6MGHI 194
Pilot Screw By flow (taper 12.5 °) (Brass Plug)
Ignition System Digital CDI
Ignition Timing 30 ° +/- 2° @ 5000 RPM
Spark Plug / Gap NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System Dry Sump