Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS User manual

2018 Sportsman 850/1000
Service Manual
FOREWORD
The information printed within this publication includes the latest product information at time of print.
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.
Publication Printed August 2017 (PN 9928503 R02)

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: 2018 SPORTSMAN
REV RELEASE
DATE
CHANGES
R01 9/20/2016 Initial release
R02 11/13/2017 Updated engine timing procedure

2018 Sportsman 850/1000
Service Manual
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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1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION (2015 +) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DESIGNATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VEHICLE AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
REFERENCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
PUBLICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
POLARIS MOBILE DIGITAL WRENCH (PMDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
MASTER TORQUE TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.10
2018 SPORTSMAN 850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.10
2018 SPORTSMAN 850 SP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.12
2018 SPORTSMAN 850 TOURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.14
2018 SPORTSMAN 1000 XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.16
2018 SPORTSMAN 1000 XP TOURING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.18
2018 SPORTSMAN XP 850 HIGH LIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.20
2018 SPORTSMAN XP 1000 HIGH LIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.22
MISC. SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24
CONVERSION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24
SAE TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25
METRIC TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25
DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.26

1.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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
Example: 4XAKA09A0F3000000
WORLD MFG. ID
VEHICLE DESCRIPTORS VEHICLE IDENTIFIERS
CHASSIS
DRIVELINE
ENGINE SIZE
ENGINE
MODIFIER
CATEGORY
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 K A 0 9 A 0 G 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Model Year: A = 2010; B = 2011; C = 2012; D = 2013; E = 2014; F = 2015; G = 2016; H = 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3
VEHICLE AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Whenever corresponding about a Polaris ATV, be sure to refer to the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the
engine serial number.
The VIN can be found stamped on the lower frame rail on the front LH side of the ATV (see Figure 1-1).
The engine serial number can be found on the rear portion of the engine located on the valve cover (see Figure 1-2).
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1.4
REFERENCE INFORMATION
PUBLICATION NUMBERS
YEAR MODEL MODEL NO. OWNERS MANUAL
2018
SPORTSMAN 850 A18SXA85B1 / B7 9928123
SPORTSMAN 850 SP A18SXE85B9 / BM / BS 9928123
SPORTSMAN 1000 XP A18SXE95BR / BL / BP 9928123
SPORTSMAN 850 TOURING A18SYE85BB 9928122
SPORTSMAN 1000 TOURING A18SYE95BU 9928122
SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER A18SXN85B8 9928123
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.5
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
1

1.6
POLARIS MOBILE DIGITAL WRENCH
(PMDW)
Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) is a diagnostic
software application (app) designed specifically for
Android™ devices. When paired with the Wireless
Vehicle Link (WVL), part number PU-51435, PMDW
provides Polaris service technicians with many of the
features and functions found in Digital Wrench.
PMDW Main Page:
Wireless Vehicle Link (WVL) – Part Number PU-
51435:
To download the PMDW app, navigate your Android
device to www. polarisdealers. com. Locate the Service
and Warranty drop-down menu. Select: “Mobile Digital
Wrench App Download”. Tap on the link to download the
app.
Android Device Minimum Specifications:
• Minimum operating system: Android 3.1 “Honeycomb”
or higher (Android 4.0 or higher preferred)
• Dual core processor / 2 GB internal memory / external
microSD (32 or 64 GB) slot / 500 MB RAM
• Rear facing camera with minimum 3.0 mega pixel
resolution with auto/continuous focus
• Video, Microphone and Voice-to-text capable
• Internet and Bluetooth wireless technology capable
PMDW App Notes:
• PMDW will not work on Microsoft Windows 8™ or
Apple IOS™ products
• Device must be set to allow the installation of non-
market applications
• An electronic user’s guide is provided within the app.
To access the user’s guide, launch the app, and then
click on the “Help” button in the Settings/Preferences
menu.
• Only CAN-based vehicles are compatible with PMDW
and the WVL. A complete list of compatible vehicles
can be found in the user’s guide.
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1.7
MASTER TORQUE TABLE
MAINTENANCE
ITEM TORQUE
Oil Drain Plug 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
Oil Filter
Turn by hand until filter
O-ring contacts sealing
surface, then turn an
additional 3/4 turn.
Spark Plug 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Snorkel Clamps (HL
only) 14 ft. lbs (2 Nm)
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM TORQUE
Engine Components
Engine Mount Fasteners 19 ft. lbs (26 Nm)
Spark Arrestor Fastener 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
Connecting Rod Bolts
Step 1: 9 ft-lb (12 Nm)
Step 2: 20 ft-lb (27 Nm)
Step 3: Tighten add’n
90°
Connecting Rod Bolts:
For Measurement 16 ft. lbs (22 Nm)
Crankcase Bolts M9
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: 71 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Step 2: 26 ft. lbs (35 Nm)
Crankcase Bolts M6 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Crankcase Oil Gallery
Plug 12 ft. lbs (16 Nm)
Oil Pump Mounting
Bolts 9 ft. lbs (12 Nm)
Oil Sump Baffle
Fasteners 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Flywheel Retaining Bolt 74 ft. lbs (100 Nm)
Stator Cover Fasteners 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Cylinder Head Bolts
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: 8 ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Step 2: 43 ft. lbs (59 Nm)
Step 3: Additional 180°
Step 4: M6 bolts: 7 ft-lb
(10 Nm)
Camshaft Sprocket
Fastener 28 ft. lbs (38 Nm)
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM TORQUE
Cam Chain Tensioner
Fasteners 7 ft. lbs (10 Nm)
Camshaft Carrier
Fasteners 13 ft. lbs (18 Nm)
Spark Plug 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Valve Cover Bolts 12-14 ft-lbs (16-19 Nm)
Exhaust System
Exhaust Head Pipe Nuts
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: Front to Rear: 8
ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Step 2: Rear to Front: 14
ft. lbs (19 Nm)
Cooling System
Radiator Mounting
Fasteners 10 ft. lbs (13 Nm)
Cooling Hose Gear
Clamps 35 in-lbs (4 Nm)
Thermostat Housing
Fasteners 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Water Pump Impeller
Bolt 10 ft. lbs (13 Nm)
Water Pump Cover
Fasteners 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Drive Coupler Fasteners 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
EFI / FUEL SYSTEM
ITEM TORQUE
Air Box Mount Screw Until Fully Seated
Engine Coolant Temp
Sensor 17 ft. lbs (23 Nm)
Fuel Rail Mounting
Screws 44 in. lbs (5 Nm)
Fuel PFA Nut 70 ft. lbs (95 Nm)
Fuel Tank Fastener Until Fully Seated
Plenum to Throttle Body
Fastener 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
T-MAP Retaining Bolt 30 in. lbs (3.5 Nm)
Crankshaft Position
Sensor (CPS) Fastener 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
ETC Housing Retaining
Bolts 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
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PVT SYSTEM
ITEM TORQUE
Drive Clutch Bolt 47 ft. lbs (64 Nm)
Spider Assembly
225 ft. lbs (305 Nm)
(Apply 0.4 mL Loctite®
7088 Primer and 0.4 mL
Loctite® 620™)
Drive Clutch Cover
Bolts 100 in. lbs (12 Nm)
Shift Weight Fastener 20 in. lbs (2 Nm)
Driven Clutch Retaining
Bolt 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
Driven Clutch Helix
Fasteners 48 in. lbs (5 Nm)
Outer Clutch Cover
Retaining Fasteners 30 in. lbs (3.5 Nm)
Inner Clutch Cover
Fasteners 5 ft. lbs (7 Nm)
Air Duct Clamp 24 in-lbs (3 Nm)
TRANSMISSION
ITEM TORQUE
Transmission Fill / Drain
Plug 14 ft. lbs (19 Nm)
Engine / Transmission
Mounting Fasteners 19 ft. lbs (26 Nm)
Transmission Case
Bolts 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Bell Crank Nut 15 ft. lbs (20 Nm)
Bell Housing Fasteners 55 ft. lbs (76 Nm)
Oil Deflector Plate
Fasteners 8 ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Shift Detent Plug
Fasteners 20 ft. lbs (27 Nm)
Transmission Mount
Bolts 19 ft. lbs (26 Nm)
Transmission Mount
Torx Fasteners 36 ft. lbs (49 Nm)
FINAL DRIVE
ITEM TORQUE
Lug Nut (Aluminum
Wheel) 75 ft. lbs (102 Nm)
Lug Nut (Steel Wheel) 45 ft. lbs (61 Nm)
Hub Nut 80 ft. lbs (108 Nm)
Front Gearcase Fill /
Drain Plug 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm)
Front Gearcase Mount
Fasteners 36 ft. lbs (49 Nm)
Front Gearcase Cover
Fasteners 8 ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Rear Gearcase Mount
Fasteners 40 ft. lbs (54 Nm)
Rear Gearcase Cover
Fasteners 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Rear Propshaft
Fasteners 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Rear Propshaft Coupler
Nut 100 ft. lbs (136 Nm)
STEERING / SUSPENSION
ITEM TORQUE
Steering
Steering Post to
Bulkhead 18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
Steering Post to
Gearcase 18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
Tie Rod Jam Nuts 12 ft. lbs (16 Nm)
Tie Rod End Nuts 42 ft. lbs (58 Nm)
EPS to Bracket
Fasteners 30 ft. lbs (40 Nm)
Steering Shaft Pinch
Bolts 14 ft. lbs (19 Nm)
Handlebar Block
Fasteners 14 ft. lbs (19 Nm)
Suspension
A-arm Fasteners 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
Ball Joint Pinch
Fastener
17 ft. lbs (24 Nm) Plus
90 Degrees
Front Shock Mounting
Fasteners 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
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1.9
STEERING / SUSPENSION
ITEM TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nut 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
Tie Rod End Fastener 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm)
Rear Shock Mounting
Fasteners 30 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
Rear Stabilizer to
Linkage Fasteners 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
Rear Stabilizer Bracket
Fasteners 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
BRAKE SYSTEM
ITEM TORQUE
Caliper Mounting
Fasteners 37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
Brake Line Banjo
Fasteners 15 ft. lbs (20 Nm)
Brake Line Flare
Fittings 13 ft. lbs (17 Nm)
Master Cylinder Cover
Fasteners 7 in. lbs (1 Nm)
Master Cylinder Clamp
Fasteners 70 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Brake Bleeder 47 in. lbs (5 Nm)
Brake Pedal Fastener 38 ft. lbs (52 Nm)
Rear Master Cylinder
Fasteners 8 ft. lbs (11 Nm)
BODY / FRAME
ITEM TORQUE
Body Fasteners Until Fully Seated
Upper Frame Rail
Fasteners 36 ft. lbs (49 Nm)
ELECTRICAL
ITEM TORQUE
Voltage Regulator
Fasteners 75 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Starter Mounting
Fasteners 20 ft. lbs (27 Nm)
Fuse Block Fasteners Until Fully Seated
ELECTRICAL
ITEM TORQUE
Tail Light Fasteners Until Fully Seated
Battery Terminal
Fasteners 6 ft. lbs (8 Nm)
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1.10
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
2018 SPORTSMAN 850
CATEGORY DIMENSION
Length 83.25 in. / 211.5 cm
Width 47.6 in. / 121 cm
Height 50.75 in. / 129 cm
Wheel Base 53 in. / 135 cm
Ground Clearance 11.6 in. / 30.5 cm
Turning Radius 84 in. / 213 cm (unloaded)
Dry Weight 777 lbs. (352 kg) (850)
Front Rack Capacity 120 lbs. / 54 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 240 lbs. / 109 kg
Max. Weight Capacity 575 lbs. / 261 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. / 680 kg
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity (EU)*
* Data based on EU
Directive 76/432/EEC
1914 lbs. / 868 kg
Hitch Tongue Weight 150 lbs. / 68 kg
ENGINE
Platform Domestic Twin Cylinder, 4-
Cycle
Engine Model Number SPM850–17
Engine Displacement 850 cc
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore & Stroke (mm) 87 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Compression Pressure 210 - 250 psi
Engine Idle Speed 1200 ± 50 RPM
Engine Max RPM Limit 7600 RPM
Cooling System / Cap. Liquid Cooled / 2.7 qt. (2.6 l)
Overheat Warning Instrument Cluster Indicator
ENGINE
Lubrication Pressurized Wet Sump
Engine Oil Requirement PS-4 / 2 qt. (1.9 l)
Exhaust System
Stainless Steel Dual Header
Pipe
w/ Dual Outlet Silencer
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel System Type Bosch Multi-Port
Sequential EFI
Throttle Body / Size Mikuni Dual Bore / 42 mm
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Pump (in
tank)
Fuel Pressure 58 psi (400 kPa)
Fuel Capacity 5.25 gal. (20 l)
Fuel Requirements 87 Octane (minimum)
ELECTRICAL
Alternator Output 475 W @ 1200 RPM / Peak
630 W
Voltage Regulator 3-Phase / 32 Amp
Head Lights Pod: 12V / 50 Watts
Bumper: 12V / 50 Watts x 2
Brake Light 12V / 3.6 watts
Tail Light 12V / 0.26 watts
Starting System Electric
Ignition System Bosch EFI (ECU
Controlled)
Spark plug / Gap Champion REA6MC / .035
in. (0.9 mm)
Battery / Model / AH /
CCA
YUASA / YTX20HL / 18 AH
/ 310
Instrumentation Digital
DC Outlet Standard
Relays
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Chassis / Start Solenoid /
Fan /
EFI / Bumper Lights / EPS
(Optional)
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1.11
ELECTRICAL
Circuit Breaker Fan Motor: 20A
Fuses
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Lights: 20 Amp
Drive: 20 Amp
Accessory: 20 Amp
EFI: 20 Amp
Unswitched: 10 Amp
EPS: 30 Amp (Optional)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Type Automatic PVT
In-Line H-L-N-R-P
Transmission
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris AGL
37 oz. (1100 ml)
Front Gearcase
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris Demand Drive Fluid
9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Front Gearcase
ADC Reservoir Fluid
Type
Polaris Demand Drive Fluid
Rear Gearcase
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris ATV Angle Drive
Fluid
7.1 oz. (210 ml)
Clutch Type PVT w/EBS
Belt 3211160
STEERING / SUSPENSION
Toe Out 1/4-1/2 in. (6.4-12.7 mm)
Front Suspension Dual A-arm
Front Travel 9.2 in. / 23 cm
Rear Suspension Dual A-arm w/Rolled IRS
Rear Travel 10.2 in. / 26 cm
Shock Preload
Adjustment
Front / Rear
Cam Adjustable
WHEELS / BRAKES
Front Wheel Size / Bolt
Pattern Steel: 14 x 6 / 4-156
Front Tire Model / Size Maxxis AT / 26 x 8 - 14
Rear Wheel Size / Bolt
Pattern Steel: 14 x 8 / 4-156
Rear Tire Model / Size Maxxis AT / 26 x 10 - 14
Tire Air Pressure Front: 7 psi (48 kPa)
Rear: 7 psi (48 kPa)
WHEELS / BRAKES
Brakes Single Control
Hydraulic 3-Wheel Disc
Brake Fluid Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid
CLUTCH SETTINGS
ALTITUDE
SHIFT
WEIG-
HT
DRIVE
SPRI-
NG
DRIV-
EN
SPRI-
NG
HELIX
Me-
ters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
23-58
PN
56322-
18
42-140
Purple
PN
70438-
05
Black/
White
0516_
140/
220
PN
70445-
11
64-
66FR
BA45
PN
32359-
71
1800-3700
(6000 -
12000)
24-56
PN
56323-
94
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1.12
2018 SPORTSMAN 850 SP
CATEGORY DIMENSION
Length 83.25 in. / 211.5 cm
Width 47.6 in. / 121 cm
Height 50.75 in. / 129 cm
Wheel Base 53 in. / 135 cm
Ground Clearance 11.6 in. / 29.5 cm
Turning Radius 84 in. / 213 cm (unloaded)
Dry Weight 767 lbs. (347.9 kg) (850 SP)
Front Rack Capacity 120 lbs. / 54 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 240 lbs. / 109 kg
Max. Weight Capacity 575 lbs. / 261 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. / 680 kg
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity (EU)*
* Data based on EU
Directive 76/432/EEC
1914 lbs. / 868 kg
Hitch Tongue Weight 150 lbs. / 68 kg
ENGINE
Platform Domestic Twin Cylinder, 4-
Cycle
Engine Model Number SPM850–17
Engine Displacement 850 cc
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore & Stroke (mm) 87 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Compression Pressure 210 - 250 psi
Engine Idle Speed 1200 ± 50 RPM
Engine Max RPM Limit 7600 RPM
Cooling System / Cap. Liquid Cooled / 2.7 qt. (2.6 l)
Overheat Warning Instrument Cluster Indicator
Lubrication Pressurized Wet Sump
ENGINE
+Engine Oil Requirement PS-4 / 2 qt. (1.9 l)
Exhaust System
Stainless Steel Dual Header
Pipe
w/ Dual Outlet Silencer
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel System Type Bosch Multi-Port
Sequential EFI
Throttle Body / Size Mikuni Dual Bore / 42 mm
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Pump (in
tank)
Fuel Pressure 58 psi (400 kPa)
Fuel Capacity 5.25 gal. (20 l)
Fuel Requirements 87 Octane (minimum)
ELECTRICAL
Alternator Output 475 W @ 1200 RPM / Peak
630 W
Voltage Regulator 3-Phase / 32 Amp
Head Lights Pod: 12V / 50 Watts
Bumper: 12V / 50 Watts x 2
Brake Light 12V / 3.6 watts
Tail Light 12V / 0.26 watts
Starting System Electric
Ignition System Bosch EFI (ECU
Controlled)
Spark plug / Gap Champion REA6MC / .035
in. (0.9 mm)
Battery / Model / AH /
CCA
YUASA / YTX20HL / 18 AH
/ 310
Instrumentation Digital
DC Outlet Standard
Relays
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Chassis / Start Solenoid /
Fan /
EFI / Bumper Lights / EPS
Circuit Breaker Fan Motor: 20A
Fuses
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Lights: 20 Amp
Drive: 20 Amp
Accessory: 20 Amp
EFI: 20 Amp
Unswitched: 10 Amp
EPS: 30 Amp
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.13
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Type Automatic PVT
In-Line H-L-N-R-P
Transmission
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris AGL
37 oz. (1100 ml)
Front Gearcase
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris Demand Drive Fluid
9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Front Gearcase
ADC Reservoir Fluid
Type
Polaris Demand Drive Fluid
Rear Gearcase
Fluid Type / Fluid
Capacity
Polaris ATV Angle Drive
Fluid
7.1 oz. (210 ml)
Clutch Type PVT w/EBS
Belt 3211160
STEERING / SUSPENSION
Toe Out 1/4-1/2 in. (6.4-12.7 mm)
Front Suspension Dual A-arm
Front Travel 9.2 in. / 23 cm
Rear Suspension Dual A-arm w/Rolled IRS
Rear Travel 10.2 in. / 26 cm
Shock Preload
Adjustment
Front / Rear
Cam Adjustable
WHEELS / BRAKES
Front Wheel Size / Bolt
Pattern
Aluminum: 14 x 5.5 / 4-
156
Front Tire Model / Size Carlisle AT 489 II / 26 x 8 -
14
Rear Wheel Size / Bolt
Pattern
Aluminum: 14 x 7.5 / 4-
156
Rear Tire Model / Size Carlisle AT 489 II / 26 x 10 -
14
Tire Air Pressure Front: 7 psi (48 kPa)
Rear: 7 psi (48 kPa)
Brakes Single Control
Hydraulic 3-Wheel Disc
Brake Fluid Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid
CLUTCH SETTINGS
ALTITUDE
SHIFT
WEIG-
HT
DRIVE
SPRI-
NG
DRIV-
EN
SPRI-
NG
HELIX
Me-
ters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
23-58
PN
56322-
18
42-140
Purple
PN
70438-
05
Black/
White
0516_
140/
220
PN
70445-
11
64-
66FR
BA45
PN
32359-
71
1800-3700
(6000 -
12000)
24-56
PN
56323-
94
GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.14
2018 SPORTSMAN 850 TOURING
CATEGORY DIMENSION
Length 86.5 in. / 219.7 cm
Width 47.6 in. / 121 cm
Height 58.25 in. / 148 cm
Wheel Base 57 in. / 145 cm
Ground Clearance 11.6 in. / 29.5 cm
Turning Radius 96 in. / 244 cm (unloaded)
Dry Weight 798 lbs. / 362 kg
Front Box Capacity 120 lbs. / 54 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 240 lbs. / 109 kg
Max. Weight Capacity 575 lbs. / 261 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. / 680 kg
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity (EU)*
* Data based on EU
Directive 76/432/EEC
1995 lbs. / 905 kg
Hitch Tongue Weight 150 lbs. / 68 kg
ENGINE
Platform Domestic Twin Cylinder, 4-
Cycle
Engine Model Number SPM850–17
Engine Displacement 850 cc
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore & Stroke (mm) 87 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Compression Pressure 210 - 250 psi
Engine Idle Speed 1200 ± 50 RPM
Engine Max RPM Limit 7600 RPM
Cooling System / Cap. Liquid Cooled / 2.7 qt. (2.6 l)
Overheat Warning Instrument Cluster Indicator
Lubrication Pressurized Wet Sump
ENGINE
Engine Oil Requirement PS-4 / 2 qt. (1.9 l)
Exhaust System
Stainless Steel Dual Header
Pipe
w/ Dual Outlet Silencer
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel System Type Bosch Multi-Port
Sequential EFI
Throttle Body / Size Mikuni Dual Bore / 42 mm
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Pump (in
tank)
Fuel Pressure 58 psi (400 kPa)
Fuel Capacity 5.25 gal. (20 l)
Fuel Requirements 87 Octane (minimum)
ELECTRICAL
Alternator Output 475 W @ 1200 RPM / Peak
630 W
Voltage Regulator 3-Phase / 32 Amp
Head Lights Pod: 12V / 50 Watts
Bumper: 12V / 50 Watts x 2
Brake Light 12V / 27 Watts
Tail Light 12V / 7 Watts
Starting System Electric
Ignition System Bosch EFI (ECU
Controlled)
Spark plug / Gap Champion REA6MC / .035
in. (0.9 mm)
Battery / Model / AH /
CCA
YUASA / YTX20HL / 18 AH
/ 310
Instrumentation Digital / Analog
DC Outlet Standard
Relays
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Chassis / Start Solenoid /
Fan /
EFI / B. Lights / EPS / Rear
Diff
Circuit Breaker Fan Motor: 20A
Fuses
(Located in Relay/Fuse
Box)
Lights: 20 Amp
Drive: 20 Amp
Accessory: 20 Amp
EFI: 20 Amp
Unswitched: 10 Amp
EPS: 30 Amp
GENERAL INFORMATION