Polaris 2003 ATV Sportsman 400 User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2003 SPORTSMAN 400
IMPORTANT: Keep this supplement 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
Oil Capacity
2 Quarts
Front Rack (Maximum -
Capacity)
90 Lbs.
Rear Rack
180 Lbs.
Tongue Weight
120 Lbs.
Tow Hitch
Standard
Tow Capacity
1225 Lbs.
Turn Radius
65²
Ground Clearance
11²
Height
47²
Length
81²
Seat Height
34²
Dry Weight
697
Wheel Base
50.50 ²
Width
46²
Drive System
Drive System Type
Dual sensing,
Automatic PVT (Polaris Vari-
able Transmission)
Shift Type
Side Lever (Hi/Lo-R-N)
Gear Reduction - Low
8.27 / 1
Gear Reduction - Reverse
5.17 / 1
Gear Reduction - Forward
3.34 / 1
Front Drive (ratio)
2:1
Final Drive (ratio)
3.16:1
Front Tire (PSI)
25 x 8-12 (5)
Rear Tire (PSI)
25 x 11-12 (5)
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut
6.7²
Rear Susp., 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 piston cali-
per, fixed disc
Park Brake
Hydraulic lock, all wheel
Engine & Cooling
Engine Model Number
EH42PLE-05
Engine Type
4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication
Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke
87.9 x 70
Displacement
425
Compression Ratio
9:2 Full Stroke
Engine Cooling
Liquid
Alternator Output (watts)
250
Carburetion
1/BST34
Main Jet
167.5
Pilot Jet
40
Needle Jet
Q-0 (829)
Pilot Screw
2 3/4 Turn (taper 12.5_)
Jet Needle
4GAC33-3
Ignition
Digital CDI
Timing
30_ ± 2° @ 5000
Spark Plug Gap
.9 mm/.036 in.
Spark Plug Type
NGK BKR5E
Exhaust
USFS Approved
Features
Headlight (on grill) (watts)
2 single beam, 27
Headlight (on handlebar) (watts)
1 single beam, 60
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
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 and
Spring
Setting
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
175
167.5
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10BH
5630711
Blue/
Green
7041157
Black
7041782
41-37°
5132344
2+2
1800 & above
(6000 & above)
165
160
1800 & above
(6000 &
above)
10WH
5630710
Blue/
Green
7041157
Black
7041782
41-37°
5132344
2+2
PN 9917536 Rev 01 4/02
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2002 Polaris Sales Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.