Polaris RANGER 500 2018 User manual

FOREWORD
The information printed within this publication includes the latest product information at time of print. The most recent
version of this Service Manual is available in electronic format at www.polarisdealers.com.
This Service Manual is designed primarily for use by certified Polaris Master Service Dealer®technicians in a properly
equipped shop and should be kept available for reference. All references to left and right side of the vehicle are from
the operator's perspective when seated in a normal riding position.
Some procedures outlined in this manual require a sound knowledge of mechanical theory, tool use, and shop
procedures in order to perform the work safely and correctly. Technicians should read the text and be familiar with the
service procedures before starting any repair. Certain procedures require the use of special tools. Use only the proper
tools as specified. If you have any doubt as to your ability to perform any of the procedures outlined in this Service
Manual, contact an authorized dealer for service.
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Publication Printed September 2017 (PN 9928485 R01)
© Copyright 2018 Polaris Industries Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to
constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information
presented in this publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or
inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Throughout this manual, important information is brought to your attention by the following symbols:
WARNING
SAFETY ALERT WARNING indicates a potential hazard that may result in severe injury or death to the operator,
bystander or person(s) inspecting or servicing the vehicle.
CAUTION
SAFETY ALERT CAUTION indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid vehicle damage or property damage.
NOTE
NOTE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly and inspection of components.

TRADEMARKS
POLARIS ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL:
Loctite, Registered Trademark of the Loctite Corporation
Nyogel, Trademark of Wm. F. Nye Co.
Fluke, Registered Trademark of John Fluke Mfg. Co.
Mity-Vac, Registered Trademark of Neward Enterprises, Inc.
Torx, Registered Trademark of Textron
Hilliard, Trademark of the Hilliard Corporation
Warn, Trademark of Warn Industries
FOX, Registered Trademark of FOX RACING SHOX
RydeFX, Registered Trademark of ArvinMeritor
Some Polaris factory publications can be downloaded from www.polarisindustries.com, purchased from
www.purepolaris.com or by contacting the nearest Polaris dealer.
REVISION INDEX
REV DATE CHANGES
08/22/2017 Preliminary release.
1 09/26/2017 Initial Release

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Chapter Summary
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 2: MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 3: ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
CHAPTER 4: FUEL SYSTEM
CHAPTER 5: PVT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 6: TRANSMISSION
CHAPTER 7: FINAL DRIVE
CHAPTER 8: STEERING / SUSPENSION
CHAPTER 9: BRAKE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 10: BODY / FRAME
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICAL

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE INFORMATION...... . . ....... . . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ......... ........ . . ....... . . ........ 1.2
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION (2015 +) . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . . ... 1.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DESIGNATION (2015+) ..... ........ . . ....... . . . ....... . .. 1.2
VIN / ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION ..... . ....... . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . ...... . . ........ . ...... 1.3
REFERENCE INFORMATION . . ........ ........ . . . ...... . . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . 1.4
REPLACEMENT KEYS . ....... . ......... . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ......... . ...... 1.4
PUBLICATION NUMBERS....... . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . ......... ........ . . ....... . . .... 1.5
SPECIAL TOOLS .... . . ........ ........ . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . ...... 1.6
MASTER SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE .......... . ........ . ....... . . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . .. 1.7
MASTER TORQUE TABLE .... ........ . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . .....1.15
CLUTCHING CHART ......... . ....... . . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ......1.17
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ... . . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . . ...... . . . . ....... . ....1.18
2018 ...... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ........ ......... . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ......1.18
2018 RANGER 500 ....... . . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ......... ........ . . . ...... . . ........ . .....1.18
2018 RANGER 570 2X4 ...... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ..1.20
2018 RANGER 570 4X4 ...... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ..1.22
2017 RANGER 570 4X4 (INTL.) ...... . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . ...1.24
2018 RANGER 570 4X4 TRACTOR (INTL.) .......... . ....... . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . .....1.26
2018 RANGER 570 CREW...... . ....... . . . . ...... . . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . .1.28
MISC. SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARTS .. . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ........ ......... . ....... . . . ..1.30
CONVERSION TABLE........ . ....... . . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . . .....1.30
SAE TAP / DRILL SIZES ....... ........ . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . .....1.32
METRIC TAP / DRILL SIZES ....... . . . ....... . ........ . ....... . . . ........ ........ . . ....... . . . ....... . .1.33
DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS .. ........ . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . . ....... . . ........ ........ . . ....... . .1.34

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION (2015 +)
Example: R15RUE57AC
GROUP MODEL YEAR MAKE / CHASSIS CODE ENGINE CODE REGION OPTION
1st 2nd 3rd 4th* 5th* 6th* 7th* 8th* 9th 10th**
R 1 5R U E 57A C
* = digits that would transfer to 17 digit VIN and are used in digits 4-8 respectively
** = 10th digit will be used on color/featured versions of models (not including the base)
First 3 digits and 10th digit are used in model number only. They are not used with the 17 digit VIN.
Digits 1 through 8 determine Digital Wrench calibration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DESIGNATION (2015+)
Example: 4XARUE573FG000000
WORLD MFG. ID
VEHICLE DESCRIPTORS VEHICLE IDENTIFIERS
CHASSIS
DRIVELINE
CHASSIS
MODIFIER
ENGINE SIZE
ENGINE MODIFIER
CHECK DIGIT
MODEL YEAR *
MFG. LOCATION
INDIVIDUAL SERIAL NO.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
4 X A R U E 5 7 3 F G 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Model Year: A = 2010; B = 2011; C = 2012; D = 2013; E = 2014; F = 2015; G= 2016; H=2017; J=2018
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VIN / ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION
Whenever corresponding about a Polaris RANGER utility vehicle, be sure to refer to the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) and the engine model and serial number.
The VIN qcan be found stamped on the upper frame rail on the rear LH side of the vehicle below the cargo box.
The engine model and serial number wcan be found on a decal applied to the engine’s magneto cover.
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REFERENCE INFORMATION
REPLACEMENT KEYS
Replacement keys can be made from the original key. To identify which series the key is, take the first two digits on the
original key and refer to the chart to the right for the proper part number.
(i.e. In this example, the first two digits are 31 which would use key blank PN 4110141.
SERIES# PART NUMBER
20 4010278
21 4010278
22 4010321
23 4010321
27 4010321
28 4010321
31 4110141
32 4110148
67 4010278
68 4010278
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PUBLICATION NUMBERS
MODEL MODEL NO. OWNER’S
MANUAL PN
PARTS MANUAL
PN
2017 RANGER 500 2X4 R17RM250A1 9927516 9927162
2017 RANGER 500 R17RMA50A4
2016 RANGER 570 / EPS R17RMA57A1/A9,
R17RME57AK
9927170 9927159
2016 RANGER 570 HD INTL R17RMH57A4 9927158
2016 RANGER 570 CREW R17RNA57A1
9927160
2016 RANGER 570 CREW EPS
R17RNE57AM,
R17RNE57NM,
R17RNA57A9
2016 RANGER 570 (Intl.) R17RMA57N1,
R17RMT57C1 9927385 9927369
2016 RANGER 570 EPS (Intl.) R17RME57F1,
R17RMS57F1
2016 RANGER 570 Tractor (Intl.) R17RMT57C1 9927386
2016 RANGER 570 EPS Tractor (Intl.) R17RMS57C1,
R17RMS57CK
NOTE
When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
Polaris factory publications can be found at www.polaris.com or purchased from www.purepolaris.com.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Special tools may be required while servicing this vehicle. Some of the tools listed or depicted are mandatory, while
other tools may be substituted with a similar tool, if available. Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Special Tools
when servicing any Polaris product. Dealers may order special tools through the Polaris official tool supplier.
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions 1-800-345-2233 or https://polaris.service-solutions.com
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