What kind of drive does the Polaris Magnum 500 have?
For additional traction upon demand, the Magnum 500 has the intelligent On-Demand 4-wheel drive with on/off thumb switch. The Polaris 4-wheel drive system senses when the rear wheels start to lose traction, then instantly and automatically engages both front wheels with full torque using shaft drive.
What are the common problems with a Polaris Sportsman 500?
Eventually tie rod ends, axle CV joints, suspension bushings, starter (bendix gears usually), AWD hubs and clutches just plain wear out, or fail and simply need repair or replacement. Along with most every other brand of quad out there… even Honda’s. Maintenance and/or Preventative Maintenance is key to maintaining anything!!
Can a Polaris Sportsman be used as an ATV?
Apparently it is common on the older Polaris atv’s, especially the Sportsman/Xplorer 500. More expensive than I was hoping for, but at least it can be used now.
What kind of engine does a Magnum 500 have?
The Magnum 500 is powered by a 4-valve, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled Polaris 500 engine. Its power is delivered to the wheels by shaft drive in the Polaris Shaft Ride System, which features an extremely tough, semi-integrated frame.
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 kind of battery does a Polaris Sportsman have?
Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.
How can I FIX MY 2000 sportsman 500?
BTW 99′ sportsman 500. I just repaired my 2000 sportsman 500 today. it had the NO LIGHTS, NO SPEED (needle), NO HOURS (digital), and NO MILEAGE (digital)issue. there are 3 screws under the numbers, you need to peel the plastic label up carefully.
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.