Polaris 2003 500 XC Edge - Manual

Owner's Manual Supplement
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2003 500 XC EDGE
Carburetor Jetting
Clutching Chart
Coolant Capacity (qts) 4
Chaincase Oil Capacity (oz.) 11
DryWeight (Est.) 492
Fuel Tank capacity (Gallons) 11.8
Gearcase Oil Capacity (oz.) n/a
Height (in.) 48
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 Accessory
Sprocket Ratio 22 40 :
Capacities and Dimensions
Engine Model Number S2323-5044-PA5A
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 10° @ 2500
Ignition Type digital
Mikuni
Main Jet 430
Pilot Jet 40
Jet Needle / Clip Position 9DFH7-60 / 3
Needle Jet P8
Cutaway 1.5
Fuel Screw 1.75
Idle RPM +/-200 1500
Oil Injection
Spark Plug
Champion RN57YCC
Air Screw .75
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 Std 5 Inch Wht/Blk
Features
Electric Fuel Gauge Accessory
Speedometer Std 5 Inch Wht/Blk
Electric Start Accessory
Low Oil Light Standard
Parking Brake Standard
Wear Strips Coolers
460
#4
450
#3
430
#3
410
#3
400
#3
380
#2
440
#3
420
#3
400
#3
390
#3
370
#2
350
#2
410
#3
400
#3
380
#3
360
#2
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
340
#2
320
#2
390
#3
370
#3
350
#2
340
#2
320
#2
300
#2
2400-3000
(8000-10000)
360
#3
340
#2
330
#2
310
#2
290
#2
280
#2
3000-3700
(10000-12000)
340
#2
320
#2
300
#2
280
#2
270
#2
250
#2
+30° to +50°F
-1 to +10°C
Above +50°F
Above +10°C
10-54 Dark Blue /
White
Silver R-32
#2
10-54 Dark Blue /
White
Silver R-32
#3
10-AL Dark Blue /
White
Silver / Blue R-32
#2
10-AL Dark Blue /
White
Silver / Blue 34
#3
Altitude
Meters
(Feet)
Shift
Weight
Clutch Spring Clutch Spring Driven
Helix
Drive Clutch Driven Clutch
22-40 74P
HYVO
21-40 74P
HYVO
20-40 74P
HYVO
20-40 74P
HYVO
Chaincase
Gearing/Pitch
0-900
(0-3000)
900-1800
(3000-6000)
1800-2700
(6000-9000)
2700-3600
(9000-12000)
9917592 Rev. 01 2/02 PN
Printed in the U.S.A.