Polaris 2003 ATV Scrambler 500 2x4 - Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2003 SCRAMBLER 500 2X4
PN 9918437
IMPORTANT: This supplement should remain with your owner’s manual at all times.
Capacities
Body Style Gen III
Gross Vehicle Weight 845 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 3.5 gal.
Gearcase Oil 11 oz.
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qt.
Coolant Capacity 2.25 qt.
Front Rack (Maximum Capacity) Accessory (30 lbs.)
Rear Rack (Maximum Capacity) Accessory (60 lbs.)
Tow Hitch Accessory
Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity 30 lbs.
Hitch Towing Rating 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* 1210 lbs. (549 kg)
Turn Radius 60 in.
Ground Clearance 5.5 in.
Height 47 in.
Length 74.5 in.
Seat Height 34 in.
Dry Weight 523 lbs.
Wheel Base 48 in.
Width 45.5 in.
Engine & Cooling
Engine Model Number EH50PLE-12
Engine Type 4 cycle, single cylinder
Lubrication Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Displacement 499
Engine Cooling Liquid
Alternator Output (watts) 250
Carburetion BST 40
Main Jet 155
Pilot Jet 40
Needle Jet Y-0 (683)
Pilot Screw 2.0
Jet Needle 6H25-94-3
Ignition CDI
Timing 30° ± 2° @ 3500 RPM
Spark Plug Gap .036 inches / .9 mm
Spark Plug Type NGK BKR6E
Exhaust USFS Approved
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
Drive System
Drive System Type PVT
Shift Type Side Lever (Forward/Neutral/Re-
verse)
Gear Reduction - Low Not Applicable
Gear Reduction - Reverse 3.05/1
Gear Reduction - Foward 2.68/1
Front Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
Final Drive (ratio) 12/36 76P
Center Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
Drive Chain 520 O-Ring
Front Tire 23 x 7 - 10
Rear Tire 22 x 11 - 10
Tire Pressure (front) 4 psi
Tire Pressure (rear) 3 psi
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut 8.2″
Rear Susp. - Progresseive Rate
Swing Arm
10.5″
Shock Adjustment Threaded Adjust
Front Brake Single lever, fixed disc, hydraulic
floating caliper
Rear Brake Hydraulic opposing piston caliper,
rear axle fixed disc
Auxiliary Brake Hydraulic opposing piston caliper,
rear axle fixed disc
Park Brake Hydraulic lock - all wheel
Features
Headlight (watts) 2 dual beam, 30 / 30
Taillight (watts) 8.26
Brake Light (watts) 26.9
Battery 12V 14AH
DC Plug In - Rear Accessory
Electric Start Standard
High Beam Indicator Standard
High Temp Indicator Standard
Windshield Accessory
Neutral Indicator Standard
Reverse Indicator Standard
Speedometer Accessory
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)
160 155 Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10WH
(5630710)
Blue/Green
( 7041157)
Silver
(7041499)
40°
(5131446)
1 + 1
1800 & above
(6000 & above)
152.5 147.5 1800 & above
(6000 & above)
10RH
(5630709)
Blue/Green
(7041157)
Silver
( 7041499)
40°
(5131446)
1 + 1
PN 9918437 Rev 01 8/02
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2002 Polaris Sales Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.