How do you tell what year a four wheeler is?
How to Find out the Year of a Four Wheeler
- Find the 17-character vehicle identification number on the frame of your four wheeler.
- Look at the 10th character of the vehicle identification number.
- Use the 10th character to determine the year model of the four wheeler.
Are there any issues with the Polaris Sportsman 500?
Flat or rounded off cams were somewhat of a problem on these engines in the past. That’s the only reason i mentioned it. Machines would not accelerate,no power, etc, but they will idle and sound perfect,no ticking or rattling to speak of.
What are the symptoms of a bad Polaris CDI box?
What Are the Symptoms of Bad Polaris CDI Box? When a Polaris Sportsman 500 idles but dies, it can point to different things, such as misfires, starting issues, rough running, and even a stalling motor. The below signs can help you determine if the problem is from the CDI box:
What causes a Polaris Sportsman to stop running?
A bad source coil in the stator causes the CDI to stop running. A DC conversion kit is a good replacement for the stock CDI box as it bypasses the defective source coil. However, symptoms for this cause normally overlap with electrical wiring or engine compression problems.
What to do if your sportsman 500 has problems?
When i get an older Sportsman 500 in the shop with what appears to be carburetor problems,believe it or not,first thing i check is the camshaft. Pop the valve cap off,remove the rockers and verify the cam lobes and followers are in good shape.
Flat or rounded off cams were somewhat of a problem on these engines in the past. That’s the only reason i mentioned it. Machines would not accelerate,no power, etc, but they will idle and sound perfect,no ticking or rattling to speak of.
What to do if your Polaris Sportsman has mechanical issues?
Also help locals with mechanical issues. Put some Seafoam in the fuel and run it. Old fuel with alcohol is hard on these carbs. The corrosion will partially plug up the circuits, especially the low speed one. If you are going to let it sit, turn off the fuel and run the carb out before storing.
When i get an older Sportsman 500 in the shop with what appears to be carburetor problems,believe it or not,first thing i check is the camshaft. Pop the valve cap off,remove the rockers and verify the cam lobes and followers are in good shape.
How long does it take to change cams on Sportsman 500?
Adjust the valves while your in there.It only takes about 30 minutes to check and then you can rule it out. I can’t tell you how many cams I’ve replaced over the years on the 425s and 500s.