Specifications, Sportsman forest 550 – Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 550 User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN Forest 550
Maximum Weight Load Capacity
575 lbs. (261 kg)
Dry Weight
342 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
Fuel Capacity
4.5 gal. (17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity
2 qts. (1.9 l)
Rear Gearcase Oil Capacity
7.1 oz. (210 ml)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity
9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity
32 oz. (950 ml)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity
120 lbs. (54 kg)
Rear Rack Capacity
240 lbs. (109 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity*
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
Overall Length
83.25 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width
47.6 in. (121 cm)
Overall Height
50.75 in. (129 cm)
Wheelbase
53 in. (134.6 cm)
Ground Clearance
11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius
84 in. (213 cm) unloaded
Engine
ES550PLE (Low Torque Capacity)
Displacement
549.7 cc
Engine Power
30 kW
Bore x Stroke
96.6 x 75
Alternator Output
490w @ 1350 RPM/Peak 630w
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starting System
Electric
Ignition System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Idle RPM
1650 +/- 100 RPM
Ignition Timing
13 +/- 3 BTDC @ 1350 RPM, Engine warm
Spark Plug / Gap
NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System
Wet Sump
Seat
Single Seat, length 650 mm
Steering System
Akerman Principle, with handlebar controls
Transmission Power System
Shaft drive on all wheels
Driving System Type
Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmis-
sion)
Front Suspension
Dual a-arm with 9.2" (23 cm) travel
Rear Suspension
Progressive rate with 10.2" (26 cm) travel