Polaris 2004 ATV Sportsman 600 User Manual
Polaris Motorcycles
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PN 9919069 Rev 01 4/03
E
2003 Polaris Sales Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
2004 SPORTSMAN 600
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
Engine #EH059OLE023
Model #: A04CH59AK
A04CH59AL
A04CH59AN
IMPORTANT: Your 2004 Sportsman 600 was manufac-
tured with one of two possible engines. If the engine in
your ATV matches the engine number listed above, disre-
gard the specification information in your owner’s manual
and refer to this supplement instead. This supplement to
your owner’s manual should remain with your owner’s
manual at all times.
Capacities
Gross Vehicle Weight
1240 lbs./563 kg
Fuel Capacity
4.25 gal./16 l
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs./681 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity
150 lbs./68.1 kg (Rear rack capacity
and tongue weight not to exceed 200
lbs./90.7 kg)
Front Rack Capacity
100 lbs./45.4 kg
Rear Rack Capacity
200 lbs./90.8 kg
Overall Length
81 in./205.7 cm
Overall Width
46 in./116.8 cm
Overall Height
47 in./119.4 cm
Wheelbase
50.75 in./128.9 cm
Ground Clearance
11.25 in./28.6 cm
Dry Weight
740 lbs./336 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
71.5 in./181.6 cm unloaded
Engine Oil Capacity
2 qts./1.9 l
Coolant Capacity
3.2 qts./3 l
Drive System
Driving System Type
4 Wheel Independent Shaft
Shift Type
Side Lever (H/L/N/R/P)
Gear Reduction - Low
7.5/1
Gear Reduction - Reverse
5.11/1
Gear Reduction - High
3.09/1
Drive Ratio - Front
3.82/1
Drive Ratio - Final
3.10/1
Tire Size - Front
25 x 8 - 12 (5 psi)
Tire Size - Rear
25 x 11 - 12 (5 psi)
Features
Headlight (watts)
1 Single Beam on Handlebar (50 w)
2 Single Beam on Grill (27 w)
Taillights
8.26 w
Brake Light
26.9 w
Instrument Cluster
LCD
Engine and Cooling
Engine
EH059OLE023
Displacement
597
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 65
Pilot Jet
45
Main Jet
155
Needle Jet
P-4
Jet Needle
J8-4FA01-3
Pilot Screw
1.5
Alternator Output
300 Watts @ 3000 rpm
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Starting System
Electric
Carburetor
BST 34mm Mikuni
Ignition System
CDI
Ignition Timing
25° BTDC @ 2750 +/-- 250 RPM
Spark Plug / Gap
RC7YC / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System
Pressurized Wet Sump
Suspension and Brakes
Front Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake
Hydraulic
Parking Brake
Hydraulic lock, all wheel
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with 6.7” (17 cm)
of travel
Rear Suspension
Progressive Rate with 9.5” (24.1 cm)
of travel
Shock Adjustment
Rear Spring Preload Adjust
Jetting Chart
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ALTITUDE
Meters (Feet)
Below 40° F
Below 5° C
+40° F and above
+5° C and above
0-1800 (0-6000)
162.5
155
1800-3700 (6000-12000)
150
145
Clutching Chart
ALTITUDE
Meters (Feet)
Shift
Weight
Drive Clutch
Spring
Driven
Clutch
Spring
Helix*
0-1800
(0-6000)
10 MH
PN 5630513
Blu/Grn
PN 7041157
Wht/Yllw
PN 7041635
EBS
PN 5132751
1800-3700
(6000-12000)
10 WH
PN 5630710
Blu/Grn
PN 7041157
Wht/Yllw
PN 7041635
EBS
PN 5132751
*EBS models require no helix / spring adjustment