Polaris 2001 ATV Sportsman 500 HO - Manual

1
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2001 SPORTSMAN 500, HO
PN 9916445
IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to your owner’s manual. This information should remain with your owner’s
manual at all times.
Specifications
Sportsman 500
Body Style Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1200 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 5.25 U.S. Gallons
Gearcase Oil 32 Ounces
Engine Oil Capacity 2 Quarts
Front Rack (Maximum - Ca-
pacity)
90 Lbs.
C
A
Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
A
P Tongue Weight
35 Lbs.
P
A
C
Tow Hitch Standard
C
I Tow Capacity 1225 Lbs.
T
I
Turn Radius 65²
I
E
S
Ground Clearance 11²
S Height
47²
Length 81²
Seat Height 34²
Dry Weight 697
Wheel Base 50.50 ²
Width 46²
D
Drive System Type EBS
D
R Shift Type
Side Lever (Hi/Lo-R-N)
R
I
V
Gear Reduction - Low 6.69/1
V
E Gear Reduction - Reverse
5.17/1
E
S
Gear Reduction - Forward 3.34/1
S
Y Front Drive (ratio)
2:1
Y
S
T
Final Drive (ratio) 3.16:1
T
E Center Drive (ratio)
Not Applicable
M Drive Chain
Not Applicable
T
I
Front Tire 25 x 8-12
I
R Rear Tire
25 x 11-10
R
E
S
Tire Pressure (front) 5
S
Tire Pressure (rear) 5