Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 500 HO User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT - PN 9916742
2002 SPORTSMAN 500 HO
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
65〉
Ground Clearance
11〉
Height
47〉
Length
81〉
Seat Height
34〉
Dry Weight
697
Wheel Base
50.50 〉
Width
46〉
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut
6.7〉
Rear Susp. - Progressive rate,
fully independent with anti-roll-
bar
9.5〉
Shock Adjustment
CAM
Front Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake
Hydraulic, opposed piston
caliper, fixed disc
Auxiliary Brake
Hydraulic, opposed piston cal-
iper, fixed disc
Park Brake
Hydraulic lock, all wheel
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
Front Tire (psi)
25 x 8-12 (5 psi)
Rear Tire (psi)
25 x 11-10 (5 psi)
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 Turn
Jet Needle
6MEH1--94--3
Ignition
CDI
Timing
30 @ 5000
Spark Plug Gap
.9 mm/.036 in.
Spark Plug Type
NGK BKR6E
Exhaust
USFS Approved
Features
Headlight (watts)
On Handlebar - 1 single
beam, 50 /
on Grill - 2 single beam, 27
Taillight (watts)
8.26
Brake Light (watts)
26.9
3-Point Hitch
Accessory
Battery
12V 14AH
DC Plug In - Rear
Accessory
DC Socket - Forward
Standard
Electric Start
Standard
High Beam Indicator
Standard
High Temp Indicator
Standard
Windshield
Accessory
Neutral Indicator
Standard
Reverse Indicator
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tool Kit
Standard