Polaris 2001 ATV Sportsman 500 - Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2001 SPORTSMAN 500
PN 9916001
IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to your owner’s manual. This information should remain with your owner’s manual at all
times.
Capacities
Body Style Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1200 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 5.25 U.S. Gallons
Gearcase Oil 32 Ounces
Engine Oil Capacity 2 Quarts
Front Rack (Maximum -
Capacity)
90 Lbs.
Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
Tongue Weight 35 Lbs.
Tow Hitch Standard
Tow Capacity 1225 Lbs.
Turn Radius 65²
Ground Clearance 11²
Height 47²
Length 85²
Seat Height 34²
Dry Weight 730
Wheel Base 50.50 ²
Width 46²
Drive System
Drive System Type EBS
Shift Type Side Lever (Hi/Lo-R-N)
Gear Reduction - Low 6.69/1
Gear Reduction - Reverse 5.17/1
Gear Reduction - Foward 3.34/1
Front Drive (ratio) 2:1
Final Drive (ratio) 3.16:1
Center Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
Drive Chain Not Applicable
Front Tire 25 x 8-12 - 5 PSI
Rear Tire 25 x 11-10 - 5 PSI
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut 6.25²
Rear Susp. - Progresseive
Rate Swing Arm
9.5²
Shock Adjustment CAM
Front Brake Fixed disc, hydraulic
floating caliper
Rear Brake Hydraulic, opposed
piston caliper, fixed disc
Auxiliary Brake Hydraulic, opposed pis-
ton
caliper, fixed disc
Park Brake Hydraulic lock, all wheel
Engine & Cooling
Engine Model Number EH50PLE-09
Engine Type 4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Displacement 499
Compression Ratio 10:2 Full Stroke
Engine Cooling Liquid
Alternator Output (watts) 250
Carburetion 1/BST34
Main Jet 155
Pilot Jet 40
Needle Jet Q-0
Pilot Screw 2 5/8Turn
Jet Needle 4HB41-3
Ignition CDI
Timing 30 @ 3500
Spark Plug Gap .7 mm/.028 in.
Spark Plug Type NGKBKR5E
Exhaust USFS Approved