Polaris Magnum 500 2000 Configuration guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2000 MAGNUM 500
PN 9915473
IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to your owner’s manual. This information should remain with your owner’s
manual at all times.
Specifications
MAGNUM 500
Body Style Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1117
Fuel Capacity 3.75 U.S. Gallons
Transmission Oil 400 ml
Front Housing Gearcase
Oil
300 ml
Rear Housing Gearcase OIl 150 ml
C
A
Engine Oil Capacity 2 Quarts
A
P
A
Front Rack (Maximum - Ca-
pacity)
90 Lbs.
A
C
I
Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
I
TTongue Weight 35 Lbs.
I
E
Tow Hitch Standard
E
STow Capacity 1225 Lbs.
Turn Radius 65²
Ground Clearance 7.25²
Height 47.5²
Length 81²
Seat Height 34²
Weight 647 Lbs.
Wheel Base 49.75²
Width 46²
D
Drive System Type PVT
D
RShift Type Side Lever (Hi/Low-R-N)
R
I
V
Gear Reduction - Low 7.46/1
V
EGear Reduction - Reverse 5.12/1
E
S
Gear Reduction - Forward 3.3/1
S
YFront Drive (ratio) 3.7/1
Y
S
T
Final Drive (ratio) 3.1/1
T
ECenter Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
MDrive Chain Not Applicable
T
I
Front Tire 25 x 8-12
I
RRear Tire 25 x 11-10
R
E
S
Tire Pressure (front) 4
STire Pressure (rear) 3

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MAGNUM 500
S
Front Susp. - Mac Strut 6.25²
S
U
S
Rear Susp. - Progressive
Rate Swing Arm
6.5²
S
PShock Adjustment CAM
B
R
Front Brake Fixed disc, hydraulic floating
caliper
R
A
K
Rear Brake Hydraulic Opposed Piston
Caliper, Rear Axle fixed Disc
K
E
S
Auxiliary Brake Hydraulic Opposed Piston
Caliper, Rear Axle fixed Disc
Park Brake Hydraulic Lock/All Wheel
Engine Model Number EH-50PLE-08
Engine Type 4 Cycle, Single Cylinder
Lubrication Dry Sump
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75 mm
E
N
Displacement 499
N
GCompression Ratio 10:2 Full Stroke
G
I
N
Engine Cooling Liquid
N
EAlternator Output (watts) 250
&
Carburetion 1/BST34
&
C
Main Jet 157.5
C
O
Pilot Jet 40
O
O
L
Needle Jet Q-0
L
IValve Seat 1.5
I
N
G
Pilot Screw 25/8Turns
GJet Needle 4HB40-2
Ignition CDI
Timing 30°@ 3500 ±1.5°
Spark Plug Gap .7 mm/.028 in.
Spark Plug Type BKR5E
Exhaust USFS Approved
L
I
G
Headlight (watts) Hood - 1 single beam/60
Grill - 2 single beam/27
G
H
T
Taillight (watts) 8.26
T
SBrake Light (watts) 26.9
3-Point Hitch Accessory
Battery 12V 14 AH

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MAGNUM 500
DC Plug In - Rear Accessory
Electric Start Standard
F
High Beam Indicator Standard
F
EHigh Temp Indicator Standard
E
A
T
Windshield Accessory
T
ULow Oil Light Not Applicable
U
R
E
Neutral Indicator Standard
E
SReverse Indicator Standard
S
Speedometer Standard
Tool Kit Standard
2000 MAGNUM 500
(Engine - EH-50PLE-08)
Carburetor Jetting Clutching Chart
Alti-
tude
AMBIENT
TEMPERA-
TURE
Below 40°F
Below 5°C
+40°Fto+80°F
+5°Cto+28°C
Altitude Shift
Weight
Drive
Clutch
Spring
Driven
Clutch
Spring
Helix and
Spring
Settings
Me-
ters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000) 162.5 157.5 Meters (Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10MH
(5630513)
BG
7041157)
Red
(7041198)
44-36
(5131447)
2/2
1800-3700
(6000-12000) 155 150 1800-3700 (6000-12000)
10WH
(5630710)
BG
7041157
Red
(7041198)
44-36°
(5131447)
2/2
Carburetor Jetting Clutching Chart
(Use the following jetting /clutching chart for models built after January, 2000)
Alti-
tude
AMBIENT
TEMPERA-
TURE
Below 40°F
Below 5°C
+40°Fto+80°F
+5°Cto+28°C
Altitude Shift
Weight
Drive
Clutch
Spring
Driven
Clutch
Spring
Helix and
Spring
Settings
Me-
ters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000) 162.5 157.5 Meters (Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10MH
(5630513)
BG
7041157)
White/
Green
(7041636)
EBS*
(5131674)
1800-3700
(6000-12000) 155 150 1800-3700 (6000-12000)
10WH
(5630710)
BG
7041157
White/
Green
(7041636)
EBS*
(5131674)
* EBS Models require no spring/helix adjustments

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Speedometer
Your Polaris ATV is equipped with a new electronic speedometer which senses vehicle speed from the right hand front
wheel. The electronic speedometer measures distance in miles and kilometers as well as hours of operation. To
display each mode, press the button on the face of the speedometer once to “toggle” through the functions. Each
function will be displayed as shown:
Miles / Kilometers 00000.0
Trip Miles / Kilometers 000.0
Hours 00000.0
To reset Trip Miles / Kilometers:
1. Toggle to Trip Miles / Kilometers.
2. Hold down button approximately 4 seconds.
To change distance measurement from Miles to Kilometers or vice versa:
1. Toggle to odometer.
2. Hold down the button approximately 8 seconds until the word FARIA appears in the display, then release the
button. If the last digit in the display is a “K”, the measurement is Kilometers, if the last digit is an “M”, the
measurement is Miles.
The speedometer also includes a reverse speed limit function that limits the ATVs speed in reverse after approximate-
ly7to9mph.
PN 9915473 Rev 03 2/00
Printed in U.S.A.
WARNING
Do not wash the electronic speedometer with a high pressure washer. Wash the unit by hand or with a garden
hose. High water pressure may allow water to enter the speedometer and cause damage to the electronic
components.

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