1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 RSE Owners Manual - Page 3

Sportsman 500 F E A T U R E S Windshield Low Oil Light Neutral Indicator Reverse Indicator Speedometer Tool Kit Accessory Not Applicable Standard Standard Standard Standard Sportsman 500 (Engine - EH50PLE-09) Carburetor Jetting Altitude Ambient Temperature Below 0°F (Below -18°C) 0° to 40°F (-18°C to +5°C) +40° to +80°F (+5°C to +26°C) +80°F & Above (+26°C & Above) Clutching Chart Altitude Shift Weight Clutch Spring Driven Helix Meters (Feet) 0-900 (0-3000) 900-1800 (3000-6000) 1800-2700 (6000-9000) 2700-3700 (9000-12000) 167.5 162.5 160 155 162.5 157.5 152.5 147.5 155 152.5 147.5 142.5 150 145 142.5 137.5 Meters (Feet) 0-900 (0-3000) 900-1800 (3000-6000) 1800-2700 (6000-9000) 2700-3700 (9000-12000) 10MH 10 BH 10 WH 10 RH Blue/ Green Blue/ Green Blue/ Green Blue/ Green EBS EBS EBS EBS - Pilot screw in 1/2 turn Speedometer Your Polaris ATV is equipped with a new electronic speedometer which senses vehicle speed from the right hand front wheel. The electronic speedometer measures distance in miles and kilometers as well as hours of operation. To display each mode, press the button on the face of the speedometer once to "toggle" through the functions. Each function will be displayed as shown: Miles / Kilometers Trip Miles / Kilometers Hours To reset Trip Miles / Kilometers: 1. Toggle to Trip Miles / Kilometers. 2. Hold down button approximately 4 seconds. To change distance measurement from Miles to Kilometers or vice versa: 1. Toggle to odometer. 2. Hold down the button approximately 8 seconds until the word FARIA appears in the display, then release the button. If the last digit in the display is a "K", the measurement is Kilometers, if the last digit is an "M", the measurement is Miles. The speedometer also includes a reverse speed limit function that limits the ATVs speed in reverse after approximately 7 to 9 mph. Refer to page 35 of your ATV Owner's Supplement for more information. 00000.0 000.0 00000.0 Do not wash the electronic speedometer with a high pressure washer. Wash the unit by hand or with a garden hose. High water pressure may allow water to enter the speedometer and cause damage to the electronic components. ATTENTION 3