Polaris 2003 500 Classic User Manual
Owner's manual supplement, Carburetor jetting clutching chart, Capacities and dimensions
Owner's Manual Supplement
IMPORTANT This is a supplement to your owner's manual. This information should remain with your owner's manual at all times.
500 Classic
2003
Carburetor Jetting
Clutching Chart
Coolant Capacity (qts)
4
Chaincase Oil Capacity (oz.)
11
DryWeight (Est.)
514
Fuel Tank capacity (Gallons)
11.8
Gearcase Oil Capacity (oz.)
n/a
Height (in.)
49
Length (in.)
113
Oil Capacity (Quarts)
3.25
Ski Center Distance (in.)
42.5
Compressed Width (in.)
48
Body Style
EDGE
Rider Capacity
1
Brake Type
Hydraulic
Drive Clutch Center Distance
11.5"
Clutch Type
P-85
Track Length (inches)
121
Track Width (inches)
15
Drive Chain Length
74
Reverse Transmission
Electronic Reverse
Sprocket Ratio
22
40
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Capacities and Dimensions
Engine Model Number
S2319-5R44-PA5C
Alternator Output (watts)
280 w
Bore x Stroke (mm)
70.5 x 64
Displacement (cc)
500
Carburetor/Throttle Body
1 rack
Engine and Cooling
Carburetor Model
TM38
Cooling
Liquid
Cylinders
2
Ignition Timing °BTDC @ RPM
25° @ 2500
Ignition Type
digital
Mikuni
Main Jet
410
Pilot Jet
45
Jet Needle / Clip Position
9DFH6-57 / 2
Needle Jet
P8
Cutaway
1.5
Fuel Screw
3.0
Idle RPM +/-200
1500
Oil Injection
ves
Spark Plug
Champion RN57YCC
Air Screw
1.25
Spark Plug Gap (mm / in.)
.70/.025
Minimum Fuel Requirement
87 min. non-oxygenated
Pilot Air Jet
N/A
Throttle Gap Under CA (mm)
2.0
Front Type
Edge
IFS Shock Type
Alum IFP
Rear Type
Edge
Front Track Shock
Arvin IFP
Rear Track Shock
Position Sen
Suspension
Tachometer
Accessory
Features
Electric Fuel Gauge
Standard
Speedometer
Std 5 Inch Wht/Blk
Electric Start
Standard
Low Oil Light
Standard
Parking Brake
Standard
Wear Strips
Coolers
440
#3
430
#2
410
#2
390
#2
380
#2
360
#1
420
#2
400
#2
390
#2
370
#2
350
#1
340
#1
390
#2
380
#2
360
#2
340
#1
Altitude
Meters
(Feet)
Ambient
Temperature
0-600
(0-2000)
600-1200
(2000-4000)
1200-1800
(4000-6000)
1800-2400
(6000-8000)
Below -30°F
Below -34°C
-30° to -10°F
-34° to -23°C
-10° to +10°F
-23° to -12°C
+10° to +30°F
-12° to -1°C
330
#1
310
#2
370
#2
350
#2
340
#1
320
#1
300
#1
290
#1
2400-3000
(8000-10000)
340
#2
330
#1
310
#1
300
#1
280
#1
260
#1
3000-3700
(10000-12000)
320
#1
300
#1
290
#1
270
#1
250
#1
240
#1
+30° to +50°F
-1 to +10°C
Above +50°F
Above +10°C
10-54
Black / Green
Green / Black
R-12
roller
10 M5
Black / Green
Green / Black
R-12
roller
10 MB
Black / Green
Green / Black
R-12
roller
10 MB
Black / Green
Green / Black
R-12
roller
Altitude
Meters
(Feet)
Shift
Weight
Clutch Spring Clutch Spring
Driven
Helix
Drive Clutch
Driven Clutch
22-40 74P
HYVO
22-40 74P
HYVO
21-40 74P
HYVO
21-40 74P
HYVO
Chaincase
Gearing/Pitch
0-900
(0-3000)
900-1800
(3000-6000)
1800-2700
(6000-9000)
2700-3600
(9000-12000)
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Printed in the U.S.A.