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2003-04 SPORTSMAN 400 / 500
SERVICE MANUAL
PN 9918065
The Way Out.

2003-04 SPORTSMAN 400/500
SERVICE MANUAL
Foreword
This manual is designed primarily for use by Polaris ATV service technicians in a properly equipped shop.
Persons using this manual should have a sound knowledge of mechanical theory, tool use, and shop proce-
dures in order to perform the work safely and correctly. The technician should read the text and be familiar
with service procedures before starting the work. Certain procedures require the use of special tools. Use
only the proper tools, as specified. Cleanliness of parts and tools as well as the work area is of primary impor-
tance.
All references to left and right side of the vehicle are from the operator’s perspective when seated in a normal
riding position.
This manual includes procedures for maintenance operations, component identification and unit repair, along
with service specifications for the 2003 Polaris Sportsman ATVs. A table of contents is placed at the
beginning of each chapter, and an alphabetic index is provided at the end of the manual for location of specific
page numbers and service information. Keep this manual available for reference in the shop area.
At the time of publication all information contained in this manual was technically correct. However, all
materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Comments or suggestions about this manual may be directed to: Polaris Sales Inc., Service Publications
Department, 2100 Hwy 55 Medina, Minnesota 55340.
2003-04 Sportsman 400/500 ATV Service Manual (PN 9918065)
ECopyright 2002 Polaris Sales Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the
time of publication. Due to constant improcvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor descrepancies
may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this
publication are intended for reference use only. No liability can be accepted for ommisions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of
the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Throughout these instructions, important information is brought to your attention by the following symbols:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER
Failure to follow DANGER instructions will result in severe injury or death to the operator, bystander or person
inspecting or servicing the ATV.
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the operator, bystander or
person inspecting or servicing the ATV.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid personal injury, or ATV or property
damage.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to clarify instructions.
Trademarks
Polaris acknowledges the following products mentioned in this manual:
FLEXLOC, Registered Trademark of SPS Technologies
Loctite, Registered Trademark of the Loctite Corporation
STA-BIL, Registered Trademark of Gold Eagle
FOX, Registered Trademark of Fox Shox
Nyogel, Trademark of Wm. F. Nye Co.
Fluke, Registered Trademark of John Fluke Mfg. Co.
Mity Vac, Registered Trademark of Neward Enterprises, Inc.
Ammco, Registered Trademark of Ammco Tools, Inc.
Torx, Registered Trademark of Textron
Hilliard, Trademark of the Hilliard Corporation

CHAPTER INDEX
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 3 ENGINE
CHAPTER 4 FUEL SYSTEM
CHAPTER 5 BODY/SUSPENSION
CHAPTER 6 PVT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 7 FINAL DRIVE
CHAPTER 8 TRANSMISSION
CHAPTER 9 BRAKES
CHAPTER 10 ELECTRICAL


1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMA TION
Model Identification 1.1 .......................
Serial Number Location 1.1 ...................
Machine Dimensions 1.2--1.4 .....................
Specifications - Sportsman 400 1.5-1.6 ............
Specifications - Sportsman 500 H.O. 1.7-1.8 ........
Publication Numbers 1.9 .....................
Paint Codes 1.9 .............................
Replacement Keys 1.9 .......................
Standard Torque Specifications 1.10 ............
Torque Conversion Table 1.11-1.12 ..................
Decimal Equivalent Chart 1.13 .................
Conversion Table 1.14 ........................
Tap Drill Charts 1.15 ..........................
Glossary of Terms 1.16-1.17 ........................

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.2
MODEL IDENTIFICA TION
The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.
Machine Model Number Identification
Year Designation Basic Chassis
Designation Engine Designation
A 03 CH 50 AA
Emissions &
Model Option
ENGINE DESIGNATION NUMBERS
42 EH42PLE05 Single, L/C, SOHC 4 Stroke, Electric Start ............
50 EH50PLE13 Single, L/C, SOHC 4 Stroke, Electric Start ............
VIN IDENTIFICA TION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17
4 X A C H 5 0 A * 2 P 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vehicle Descriptor Vehicle Identifier
Powertrain
Engine
Emissions Model
Year
Plant No.
Individual Serial No.
Body Style
Check Digit
World Mfg. ID
* This could be either
a number or a letter
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCA TION
Whenever corresponding about an engine, be sure to refer to the engine model number and serial number. This
information can be found on the sticker applied to the recoil housing on the right side of engine.(A) An additional
number is stamped on the center top of crankcase beneath the cylinder coolant elbow.
MACHINE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCA TION
The machine model number and serial number are
important for vehicle identification. The machine
serial number is stamped on the lower left side of
the frame tube.(B)
TRANSMISSION I.D. NUMBER
LOCA TION
A
B
Front
The transmission I.D. number is located
on top of the transmission snorkel, right
side of machine.

SPORTSMAN 400/500
47 in
114 cm
11 in
28 cm
46 in
117 cm
46 in
117 cm
51 in
129.5 cm
81 in
205.7 cm
51 in
128 cm
400 --
500 --
85 in
216 cm
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3
MACHINE DIMENSIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.4
MODEL: SPORTSMAN 400 ..........
MODEL NUMBER: A03CH42 .
ENGINE MODEL: EH42PLE05 ..
JETTING CHART
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Altitude Below 40F +40_F and above
ltitude Below 40 F
Below +5C
+40 F and above
+5_C and above
Meters 0-1800
175 167 5
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
175 167.5
(Feet)
Above 1800
Above 1800
Above (6000)
165 160
CLUTCH CHART
Shift Clutch Driven Cluthc Driven
Altitude
Shift
Weight
Clutch
Spri g
Driven Cluthc
Spri g
Driven
Helix
Altitude
Weight Spring Spring Helix
Meters 0-1800
10BH Blue/ ree Bl ck 2+2
Meters
(Feet)
0-1800
(0-6000)
10BH Blue/Green Black 2+2
(Feet)
1800-3700
16 Blue/ ree Bl ck 2+2
1800-3700
(6000-12000)
16 Blue/Green Black 2+2
ENGINE
Type 4 Cycle, Single Cyl. .......................
Displacement 425 cc ...............
Bore 3.461I (87.9mm) .......................
Stroke 2.756I (70mm) .....................
Valve Clearance In/Ex 0.006/0.006I@ TDC on compression .......
Compression Ratio 9.2/1 Full Stroke ..........
Cooling Liquid ....................
Lubrication Type Dry Sump ............
Operating RPM200 6300 RPM .........
Idle RPM200 (lights off) 1200 RPM .....
Compression Pressure (Std) 15% .......
CARBURETION
Type BST 34 Mikuni ................
Main Jet 167.5 ............
Pilot Jet 40 .............
Jet Needle 4GAC33--3 ...........
Needle Jet Q-0 (829) ...........
Throttle Valve #100 ........
Pilot Screw 2 3/4 Turns Out ..........
Pilot Air Jet 160 ..........
Valve Seat 1.5 ...........
Float Height 13.0mm (.51I)1mm .........
Fuel Octane (R+M/2) 87 Non-Oxygenated or .
89 Oxygenated
CLUTCH
Type PVT ....................
Belt 3211069 .....................
Belt Width (Projected) 1.188I (30.18mm) .....
Side Angle (Overall) 26 ......
Outside Circumference 40.86 .12I ....
Center Distance 10.12I (254.5mm) ..........
Clutch Offset 0.5I (12.7mm) ............
Secondary Spring Black ........
Driven Helix 44-36 .............
Spring Position (Helix) 2 ....
Spring Position (Sheave) 2 ..

Lubricant Key
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.5
MODEL: SPORTSMAN 400 ............
MODEL NUMBER: A03CH42 ...
ENGINE MODEL: EH42PLE05 ....
ELECTRICAL FLUID Capacity Type
Flywheel I.D. FF95 Fuel Tank 5.25 gals. (19.9L) ...... ..........
CDI Marking CU2557 Injector Oil N/A ....... .......... .........
**Alternator Output 200 Watts / 250 Watts Coolant 2.25 qts. (2.1L) PP6* . ............
Ignition Timing 30 BTDC@5000RPM2 Transmission 32 oz. PPS* ..... ....... .......
Spark Plug / Gap NGK BKR5E / 0.036I (0.9mm) Gearcase Oil (Front) 4 oz. (120ml) 80-90 GL5 ... . .
Lights: Head Halogen Gearcase Oil (Center) N / A ......
High Beam 50watts Gearcase Oil (Rear) N/A . .
Low Beam 27 watts Engine Counter Bal. N/A . . .........
Tail 8.26 watts Engine Oil 2 qts. (1.9L) PP4* ........ .......... ..
Brake 26.9 watts Brake (Hand) Dot 3 ...... .......
Voltage Regulator LR39 Brake (Foot) Dot 3 .. ........
Electric Start Standard Front Hubs (AWD) 2.5 oz. (75ml) PDD* ....... ...
**Early Build Units Have 200 Watt Altnerantor Shift Selector Box 1 oz. (30ml) PP4* ... ..
*PP6 Polaris Premium 60/40 Antifreeze/Coolant
*PPS Polaris Premium Synthetic Gear Case Oil
*PP4 Polaris 0W/40 Synthetic Engine Lubricant
*PDD Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS DRIVE TRAIN
Body Style Gen IV Chain Type Shaft Drive ........ .........
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Gear Reduction-Low 6.69/1 .. .
Tow Capacity 1225 lbs. (555.6 kg) Gear Reduction-Rev 5.17/1 ...... ..
Turning Radius 65I (165.1 cm) Gear Reduction-High 3.34/1 .....
Toe Out 1/8I-1/4I (3-6.35 mm) Front Drive Ratio 2/1 ........... ....
Ground Clearance 11I (27.94 cm) Center Drive Ratio N/A .. ...
Front Vertical Travel 6.7I (17.02 cm) Final Drive Ratio 3.16/1 ....
Rear Suspension Progressive Rate Independent Brake (Hand) Single Lever, Hyd. Disc ... .......
Rear Travel 9.5I (24.13cm) Brake (Auxiliary Foot) Hydraulic ........
Rear Shock 2I Twin Tube ........
Shock Adjustment Cam ..
TIRES
Tire Size - Front 25 x 8 - 12 ....
Tire Size - Rear 25 x 11 - 12 ....
Tire Size - Center N/A ..
Tire Pressure - F/R 5/5 lbs .
Total Width 46I (116.84 cm) ........
Total Length 81I (205.74 cm) .......
Total Height 47I (119.38 cm) ........
Wheel Base 50.50I (128.27 cm) .......
Weight - Dry 697 lbs. (316.4 kg) .......
OPTIONAL SUSPENSION SPRINGS
SPRING TYPE SOFT STANDARD FIRM
Rear Compression Spring N/A 7041453-067
Standard 100 lb/in.
7041519-067
Option 140 lb/in.
Front Strut Spring 7041238-067
Option 61 lb/in.
7041375-067
Standard 64/113 lb/in.
7041450-067
Option 101 lb/in.
LOAD CAPACITY
Front Rack (Std) 90 lbs. .....
Rear Rack (Std) 180 lbs. ......
Tongue Weight 120 lbs. ....
Tow Hitch Std ...........
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