Polaris 2003 ATV Magnum 500 4x4 HDS User Manual
Polaris Motorcycles
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2003 500 MAGNUM 4x4, HDS
IMPORTANT: Keep this supplement with your owner’s manual at all times.
Capacities
Body Style
Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight
1150
Fuel Capacity
3.25 U.S. Gallons
Transmission Oil
400 ml
Front Housing Gearcase Oil
400 ml
Rear Housing Gearcase Oil
300 ml
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
7.25²
Height
47.5²
Length
81²
Seat Height
34²
Dry Weight
649 Lbs.
Wheel Base
49.75²
Width
46²
Drive System
Drive System Type
PVT
Shift Type
Drum Shift (P-H-L-R-N)
Front Tire
25 x 8-12 / 4psi
Rear Tire
25 x 11-12 / 3 psi
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut
6.7²
Rear Susp. - Prog. Rate Swing Arm
6.5²
Shock Adjustment
CAM
Front Brake
Fxd disc, hydr floating caliper
Rear Brake
Hydraulic Floating Caliper
Auxiliary Brake
Hydraulic Floating Caliper
Park Brake
Hydraulic Lock/All Wheel
Engine & Cooling
Engine Model Number
EH-50PLE-08
Engine Type
4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication
Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke
92 x 75 mm
Displacement
498
Compression Ratio
10:2 Full Stroke
Engine Cooling
Liquid
Alternator Output (watts)
250
Carburetion
1/BST34
Main Jet
157.5
Pilot Jet
40
Needle Jet
Q-0
Pilot Screw
2 5/8 Turns
Jet Needle
4HB40-2
Ignition
CDI
Timing
30° @ 3500 ± 1.5°
Spark Plug Gap
.7 mm/.028 in.
Spark Plug Type
BKR5E
Exhaust
USFS Approved
Features
Headlight (watts)
1 single beam/60 Grill - 2
single beam/27
Taillight (watts)
8.26
Brake Light (watts)
26.9
3-Point Hitch
Accessory
Battery
12V 14 AH
DC Plug In - Rear
Accessory
Electric Start
Standard
High Beam Indicator
Standard
High Temp Indicator
Standard
Windshield
Accessory
Low Oil Light
Not Applicable
Neutral Indicator
Standard
Reverse Indicator
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tool Kit
Standard
Carburetor Jetting
Clutching Chart
Altitude
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
Below +40° F
Below +5° C
+40° F &
Above
+5° C & Above
Altitude
Shift
Weight
Drive
Clutch
Spring
Driven-
Clutch
Spring
Helix
Spring
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
162.5
157.5
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10MH
5630513
Blue/
Green
7041157
White/
Yellow
7041635
EBS*
5132751
1800 & above
(6000 & above)
155
150
1800 & above
(6000 & above)
10WH
5630710
Blue/
Green
7041157
White/
Yellow
7041635
EBS*
5132751
*EBS Models require no spring/helix adjustment
PN 9917530 Rev 01 4/02
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2002 Polaris Sales Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.