Is the Polaris Sportsman 500 a hunting machine?
If there is one machine that defines the do-it-all, hardworking and hard playing utility ATV, it is the Polaris Sportsman 500. They’re practically mandatory at every hunting camp in the country, and they’re on every trail regardless of whether it’s a Louisiana swamp run or a climb into the snow covered mountains of Idaho.
What should I do if I give my Polaris 500 gas?
Re: Polaris 500, starts fine but when you give it gas is… Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What kind of engine does the Sportsman 500 have?
The heart of the Sportsman 500 H.O. is a single cylinder, 498cc, liquid cooled engine fed by a 40mm Mikuni carburetor. Although electronic fuel injection has become standard on pretty much all new ATV designs, it certainly increases engine management complexity and overall cost.
What’s the ground clearance on a Polaris Sportsman?
Ground clearance is a very respectable 11.25 inches, but the best feature is the ride. The Sportsman ATVs were always some of the smoothest on the trail, and this design still delivers a ride smoother than just about everything else other than its stable mate, the XP models.
Is the Sportsman 500 ho hard to shift?
My sportsman 500 ho is very hard to shift. It gets stuck in gear, not just reverse. Can I fix the problem the same way as below? Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
Re: Polaris 500, starts fine but when you give it gas is… Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What should I do about my sportsman 500?
Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 .
Why are the spark plugs on my Polaris 500 turning black?
It keeps dry fouling the plugs, they are jet black. It was running fine then all of a sudden started doing this. Checked spark and it looks good, any advice?