Polaris 2001 ATV Sportsman 500 HO RSE - Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2001 SPORTSMAN RSE
PN 9917385
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 1120 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 650
Wheel Base 50.50 ²
Width 46²
Drive System
Drive System Type EBS
Shift Type Side Lever (Hi/Lo-R-N)
Gear Reduction - Low 8.27/1
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 (psi) 25 x 8-12 (5 psi)
Rear Tire (psi) 25 x 11-10 (5 psi)
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut 6.25²
Rear Susp. - Progressive
rate, fully independent with
anti-roll-bar
9.5²
Shock Adjustment CAM
Front Brake Hydraulic Disc
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-13
Engine Type 4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Displacement 498
Compression Ratio 10:2 Full Stroke
Engine Cooling Liquid
Alternator Output (watts) 250
Carburetion 1/BST40
Main Jet 152.5
Pilot Jet 40
Needle Jet X-6
Pilot Screw 2 1/2 Turn
Jet Needle KE-3 (683)
Ignition CDI
Timing 30 @ 5000
Spark Plug Gap .9 mm/.036 in.
Spark Plug Type NGK BKR6E
Exhaust USFS Approved