Polaris 2003 ATV Magnum 500 4x4 HDS - Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2003 500 MAGNUM 4x4, HDS
IMPORTANT: Keep this supplement with your owner’s manual at all times.
Capacities
Body Style Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1150
Fuel Capacity 3.25 U.S. Gallons
Transmission Oil 400 ml
Front Housing Gearcase Oil 400 ml
Rear Housing Gearcase Oil 300 ml
Engine OIl Capacity 2 Quarts
Front Rack (Maximum -Capacity) 90 Lbs.
Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
Tongue Weight 35 Lbs.
Tow Hitch Standard
Tow Capacity 1225 Lbs.
Turn Radius 65²
Ground Clearance 7.25²
Height 47.5²
Length 81²
Seat Height 34²
Dry Weight 649 Lbs.
Wheel Base 49.75²
Width 46²
Drive System
Drive System Type PVT
Shift Type Drum Shift (P-H-L-R-N)
Front Tire 25 x 8-12 / 4psi
Rear Tire 25 x 11-12 / 3 psi
Suspension and Brakes
Front Susp. - Mac Strut 6.7²
Rear Susp. - Prog. Rate Swing Arm 6.5²
Shock Adjustment CAM
Front Brake Fxd disc, hydr floating caliper
Rear Brake Hydraulic Floating Caliper
Auxiliary Brake Hydraulic Floating Caliper
Park Brake Hydraulic Lock/All Wheel
Engine & Cooling
Engine Model Number EH-50PLE-08
Engine Type 4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75 mm
Displacement 498
Compression Ratio 10:2 Full Stroke
Engine Cooling Liquid
Alternator Output (watts) 250
Carburetion 1/BST34
Main Jet 157.5
Pilot Jet 40
Needle Jet Q-0
Pilot Screw 2 5/8 Turns
Jet Needle 4HB40-2
Ignition CDI
Timing 30° @ 3500 ± 1.5°
Spark Plug Gap .7 mm/.028 in.
Spark Plug Type BKR5E
Exhaust USFS Approved
Features
Headlight (watts) 1 single beam/60 Grill - 2
single beam/27
Taillight (watts) 8.26
Brake Light (watts) 26.9
3-Point Hitch Accessory
Battery 12V 14 AH
DC Plug In - Rear Accessory
Electric Start Standard
High Beam Indicator Standard
High Temp Indicator Standard
Windshield Accessory
Low Oil Light Not Applicable
Neutral Indicator Standard
Reverse Indicator Standard
Speedometer Standard
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)
162.5 157.5 Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10MH
5630513
Blue/
Green
7041157
White/
Yellow
7041635
EBS*
5132751
1800 & above
(6000 & above)
155 150 1800 & above
(6000 & above)
10WH
5630710
Blue/
Green
7041157
White/
Yellow
7041635
EBS*
5132751
*EBS Models require no spring/helix adjustment
PN 9917530 Rev 01 4/02
E
2002 Polaris Sales Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.