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ATVAND6x6
SERVICE MANUAL
Foreword
This manual is designed primarily for use by ATV service technicians in a properly equipped shop. Since a
certain knowledge of mechanical theory, tool use, and shop procedures is necessary to perform the service
work safely, all operations should be performed by qualified service personnel only. In order to perform the
work efficiently and prevent costly errors, the technician should read the text, thoroughly familiarizing
him/herself witl'l procedures before starting the work. Cleanliness of parts and tools as well as the work area is
of primary importance.
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 1999/2000 model Polaris ATVs and 6 x 6. The section index tabs enable the
user to quickly locate the component unit section desired. In addition, a table of contents is placed at the
beginning of;.each section for location of specific page numbers and service information. Keep this manual
available for reference in the shop area.
To keep this manual current it is important that it is updated yearly with new model information and
specifications. Complete service manuals ordered after the release of new model year manual updates will
contain the latest update.
At the tim~ of publication all information contained in this manual was technically correct. However, all
materials p.nd specifications are subject to change without notice.
Comments or suggestions about this manual may be directed to: Polaris Sales Inc., Technical Writer, 1225
Hwy 169North, Minneapolis, MN. 55441-5078.
1999 ATV /6x6 Service Manual Volume Ill (PN 9915083)
Other Service Manuals Available:
Polaris ATV and 6x6 Service Manual (Vol.l 1985-1995)
Polaris ATV and 6x6 Service Manual (Vol.ll 1996-1998)
Polaris ATV and 6x6 Service Manual (2000 Update)
Polaris. Diesel ATV
Polaris RANGER
Copyright 1999 Polaris Sales Inc.
9912004
9913680
9915881
9915234
9914985
Printed in U.S.A.

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Throughout these instructions, important information is brought to your attention by the following symbols:
A The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED I
A DANGER
Failure to follow DANGER instructions will result in severe injury or death to the operator, passenger, bystand-
er or person inspecting or servicing the ATV.
A WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the operator, passenger, by-
stander or person inspecting or servicing the ATV.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid minor personal injury, or ATV or proper-
ty 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
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION I
SPECIFICATIONS
Model I VIN Identification ...................... 1.1-1.2
Publication Part Numbers ...................... 1.3
Service/Information Bulletin Index .............. 1.3
Paint Codes ................................. 1 .4
Standard Torque Specifications ................ 1 .5
Decimal Equivalent Chart ...................... 1.6
Conversion Table ............................. 1 .7
Tap Drill Charts ............................... 1.8
Service Tips ................................. 1.9
Glossary of Terms ............................ 1.10-1.12
Special Tool Ordering Information ............... 1.13
Model Specifications (1999)
Trail Blazer ............................ 1.14-1.15
Trail Boss ............................. 1.16-1.17
Xpress 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18-1 .19
Xplorer 300 ............................. 1.20-1.21
Sportsman 335 .......................... 1.22-1.23
Sport 400 .............................. 1 .24-1.25
Scrambler 400 .......................... 1 .26-1.27
Xplorer 400 ............................. 1 .28-1.29
Scrambler 500 .......................... 1.30-1.31
Magnum 500 ........................... 1.32-1 .33
Sportsman 500 .......................... 1.34-1.35
Big Boss 500 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36-1 .37
Model Specifications (2000)
Trail Blazer ............................ 1.38-1.39
Xplorer 4x4 ............................ 1.40-1.41
Trail Boss 325 ......................... 1.42-1.43
Magnum 325 (01 Engine) ................. 1.44-1.45
Magnum 325 (04/05 Engine) ............... 1.46-1.47
Xpedition 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .48-1 .49
Sportsman 335 .......................... 1.50-1.51
Xplorer 400 ............................. 1.52-1 .53
Scrambler 400 2x4 ....................... 1.54-1 .55
Scrambler 400 4x4 ....................... 1.56-1 .57
Xpedition 425 ........................... 1.58-1 .59
Magnum 500 .............................. 1.60-1.61
Scrambler 500 ......................... 1.62-1.63
Sportsman 500 ........................ 1.64-1.65
Sportsman 6x6 ........................ 1.66-1.67

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Model Identification
Engine Serial Number Location
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 manual starter recoil housing. An additional number is
stamped in one of the following locations:
• 4 stroke models - center top of crankcase beneath the cylinder coolant elbow
• 2 stroke liquid cooled models - center top of crankcase beneath the carburetor mounting flange
• 2 stroke air cooled models - top of crankcase near right side of cylinder
Machine Model Number and VIN Number Location
The machine Model Number and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) are important for vehicle identification.
The VIN number will be stamped into the frame in one
of the following locations:
• 1998-Current
On the left hand lower frame rail (A)
near the rear A-arm mount.
Transmission 1.0. Number Location
Transmission model and serial numbers are located
on top of the transmission case below the shifting bell-
cranks.
Carburetor 1.0. Number Location
The carburetor I. D. number (A) is in one of the follow-
ing locations:
• 4 stroke models - right side center of
the carburetor body
• 2 stroke models - right side of carbu-
retor body near choke plunger boss
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VIN Location- 1998-Current
Example
Mod #I 13411szl
Ser #I as-1o2zs
Transmission I.D. Numbers
2-Stroke
A
Forward
4-Stroke
Carburetor I.D. Number
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Model Identification
Vehicle Identification Number
Current ATVs and 6X6 Vehicles have a 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is organized as ( )
follows: Digits 1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier. For Polaris ATVs, this is 4XA. Digits 4-9: Vehicle Descriptor
Section. Digits 10-17: Vehicle Indicator Section. Digits 4-8 of the VIN identify the body style, drive type, engine
type, and emissions equipment. The VIN number and the model number must be used with any correspondence
regarding service or repair.
World Mfg. ID Vehicle Descriptor
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10
4XABA 38COW2
Vehicle Identifier
13 14 1
0 0 0
17
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Example of
Current
VIN Number
Body S~le I --r:,iss\ons I MJdel I
Engine Year Individual Serial No.
Powertrain Check Digit Plant No.
Vehicle Identification Number I Model Number Key
Bod¥ St¥1e Powertrain Engine
A=Gen II A=2x4 chain 25=EC25PF(250cc)
B=Gen Ill C=4x4 chain 28=EC28PF(300 cc)
C=Gen IV D=4x4 shaft 33=ES33PF(335 cc)
R=RANGER E=6x6 chain 38=EC38PL(400 cc)
F=6x6 shaft 42=EH42PL (425 cc)
G=4x4 chain rear/ 50=EH50PL (500 cc)
shaft front
[I]CARB = California Air Resources Board
[l]CARB Approved or not a regulated type
Year I Letter Identification
Emis~ions
A=Approved by CARB[I] !ll
B=England
C=Non GARB Approved [I]
D=Norway
E=Sweden
Ogtions
A=Option 1
B=Option 2
The tenth digit of a 17 digit VI N is the model year of the vehicle. Example: W = 1998; X = 1999 etc. Refer to the
listing below.
v 1997
w 1998
X 1999
y 2000
Current Model Numbers
The model year is also listed in the model number. The last 4 digits in the model number correspond to digits
4 through 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The example below is a 1999 Magnum 500.
Machine Model Number Identification
---- A ~ CDSOA A Option Indicator
A=ATV ""'
Year Designation /Last 5 Model # Digits=Digits 4-8 of VIN
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1999 Publication Part Numbers
DESCRIPTION
1995-1999 4 Stroke ATV I 6x6 Service Manual
1996 ATV Service Manual Volume II
1998 ATV Service Manual Vol. II Update
1999 ATV I 6x6 Service Manual Volume Ill
Diesel ATV Service Manual
RANGER Service Manual
PART NUMBER
9915686
9913680
9914752
9915083
9915234
9914985
GENERAL JNFORMATION
Publications
SERVICE TRAINING VIDEOS
VIDEO TITLE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Magnum 4-Stroke Introduction 9912996 Includes 4 Stroke theory of operation, engine removal, disas-
sembly, and assembly techniques, and general tech-tips.
Ignition System Diagnostics 9913533 Describes all current Polaris ignition systems. Provides
working knowledge of ignition system theory and diagnostics.
Charging System Diagnostics 9913278 Describes all current Polaris charging systems. Provides work-
ing knowledge of charging system theory and diagnostics.
Polaris Variable Transmissions 9913987 Theory, disassembly, assembly and troubleshooting of the
(PVT) Polaris PVT system.
Fuels and Fuel Delivery 9914393 Describes fuel properties including octane and vapor pres-
sure; fuel mixture and burn characteristics; VM and CV car-
buretor theory and adjustments.
Service Bulletin Index
Always consult latest service information. Bulletins published after 3-15-99 are not listed in the following index.
1999 Model Bulletin# Type Notes
Big Boss 500 6x6 None
Sportsman 500 None
Scrambler 500 None
Magnum 4x4 None
Magnum 2x4 None
Xplorer 400 None
Scrambler 400 None
Sport 400 None
Xplorer 300 None
Xpress 300 None
Trail Blazer ATV-99-01 Service Bulletin Rear Eccentric Bearing Lubrication
Trail Boss ATV-98-01 Service Bulletin Foil Missing From Rear Brake Disc Guard
Applies to All 1999 Models None
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Paint Codes
1999 Paint Codes
Model Item Color Material No. (Polaris #) PPG Ditzler No.
Big Boss 500 6X6 Springs I Eddie B Green 8520150 (P195)
Front Rack
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Sportsman 500 RSE Springs I Rims Black 8520147 (P067)
Sportsman 500 EBS (Opt. A) Springs I Rims Black 8520147 (P067)
Sportsman 500 EBS (Opt. B) Rims Aluminum (P117)
Spring, Front Fire Red 8520149 (P093)
Spring, Rear Bonnie Blue 8520148 (P157)
Magnum 500 Springs Black 8520147 (P067)
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Scrambler 500 Springs Fire Red 8520149 (P093)
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Xplorer 400 Springs Burnished Brown P218
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Scrambler 400 Springs Fire Red 8520149 (P093)
Rims Bright White 8520153 (P133)
Sport 400L Springs Fire Red 8520149 (P093}
Rims Bright White 8520153 (P133)
Sportsman 335 (Opt. A) Springs I Rims Black 8520147 (P067)
Sportsman 335 (Opt. B) Springs Black 8520147 (P067)
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Xplorer 300 Springs Fire Red 8520149 (P093)
Rims Aluminum (P117)
Xpress 300 Springs Bonnie Blue 8520148 (P157)
Rims Aluminum (P117}
Trail Blazer Springs Fire Red 8520149
Rims Bright White 8520153 (P133)
Trail Boss Springs Fire Red 8520149 (P093}
Rims Bright White 8520153 (P133)
Rack(s) Fire Red 8520149 (P093)
Order direct from Midwest Industrial Coatings (612-942-1836). Mix as directed.
Frames (Medium Black) P067 I 8520147 I Ditzler 9440
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9440
9440
72060
12908
9440
72060
72060
2185
72060
2185
9440
9440
72060
12908
72060
2185
72060
2185
72060
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard Torque Specifications
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline when a specific torque is not listed for a
fastener. Some fasteners require a special torque procedure and/or the application of a locking agent or locking
device during installation. Always refer to the appropriate chapter for specific torque specifications and
procedures before using standard torque.
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Bolt Size Threads/In Grade 2 Grade 5
#10 -
#10 -
1/4
1/4
5/16 -
5/16 -
3/8
Torque in. lbs. (N-m)
24 . . . .. ........ 27 (3.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 (5 .0) . .... ....... . . 60 (6.9)
32 ..... .. ...... 31 (3.6) ...... ... ...... 49 (5.6) ....... .... ... 68 (7.8)
Torque ft. lbs. (N-m)*
20 .... . ........ 5(7) .......... .. ..... 8(11) ........... .. .. 12(16)
28 ..... .. . .. ... 6 (8) . .......... . ..... 10 (14) .............. 14 (19)
18 ··· · ······· ·· 11 (15) ··············· 17(23) .............. 25(35)
24 ............. 12 (16) . .... . ... ...... 19 (26) ........ ... ... 29 (40)
16 .. . .... . ..... 20 (27) ...... ... ...... 30 (40) .............. 45 (62)
24 .... .. ....... 23 (32) ............... 35 (48) .............. 50 (69)
14 ............. 30 (40) ............... 50 (69) .............. 70 (97)
20 ............ . 35 (48) ............... 55 (76) .............. 80 (110)
Grade 8
3/8
7/16 -
7/16 -
1/2 13 .... ....... .. 50 (69) ..... .. ........ 75 (104) ............. 110 (152)
1/2 20 ............. 55 (76) ............... 90 (124) ............. 120 (166)
Metric
Torque in ln. lb. I Ft. lb. (N-m)
6 x 1.0 72-78 ln. lbs. (8-9)
8 x 1.25 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25)
10 x 1.25 26-30 ft. lbs. (36-41)
*To convert Ft. lbs. to N-m multiply foot pounds by 1.383.
*To convert N-m to Kg-m move the decimal point to the left one position.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Decimal Equivalents
1/64 ... .. .. . ........... . .. . ... 0156
1/32 .. .. .. ........ .. .... 0312 .. ............ .. 1 mm = .0394"
3/64 ................... . ..... .0469
1/16 ...... .. .. .. .. .0625
5/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0781 . .. .......... . .. 2 mm = .0787"
3/32 .............. . ..... 0938
7/64 .... .. .. ......... .... ... 1094 .. .. .. ..... .. .. . 3 mm = .1181"
1/8 ... .. .. .. 1250
9/64 .... . .. . .... . .... . ... .. ... 1406
5/32 ...... ........ ...... 1563 .............. .. 4 mm = .1575"
11/64 ................... . ..... 1719
3/16 ..... . .. .... ... 1875 .. .. ....... . .. . . 5 mm = .1969"
13/64 .... ..... ........ .... ... 2031
7/32 .. .......... .... .... 2188
15/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 mm = .2362"
1/4 .. .. ...... . 25
17/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2656 . . ............ . . 7 mm = .2756"
9/32 . ... .......... ... ... 2813
19/64 ... ..... ......... ... .... 2969
5/16 ........ .. ..... 3125 .. ...... .. .. .... 8 mm = .3150"
21/64 .... ... . ........ .. .. .... 3281
11/32 .. .. .. ...... ....... 3438 .. ...... .. .... .. 9 mm = .3543"
23/64 .. . .. .. ....... .. .. . ..... 3594
3/8 .. . .. ... ... 375
25/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mm = .3937"
13/32 ... ........ ..... .. .4063
27/64 .. .. .. .. .. ........ .. ... .4219 .. .............. 11 mm = .4331 "
7/16 ...... ........ .4375
29/64 ..... .. ........... . .... .4531
15/32 .. ...... .... .... .. .4688 .. .... ...... .. .. 12 mm = .4724"
31/64 ...... .. ......... ... ... .4844
1/2 .... .... ... 5 .. .. . .. .... .... ..... 13 mm = .5118
33/64 .. .. .. .... .... .... .... .. 5156
17/32 ............ .... ... 5313
35/64 .. .... ...... .. .... .. .... 5469 .. .............. 14 mm = .5512"
9/16 ....... ..... ... 5625
37/64 ... .. ... ......... .. ... .. 5781 .. .. . ........... 15 mm = .5906"
19/32 .... ....... .. . .. ... 5938
39/64 ................. ... .. . .6094
5/8 . . . . . . . . . . .625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 mm = .6299"
41/64 .... .. .. .. .. . .... .... ... 6406
21/32 ... ........... .. ... 6563 . ........ .. .. ... 17 mm = .6693"
43/64 ... ..... .......... . .. ... 6719
11/16 ....... ...... .6875
45/64 ........ .... .. .. .... .... 7031 .. .. .. .. .. .... .. 18 mm = .7087"
23/32 .......... .. ....... 7188
47/64 .... ... ............... . .7344 ..... . ....... . .. 19 mm = .7480"
3/4 ...... .. ... 75
49/64 ... .. .. . ......... .. .. ... 7656
25/32 ... ......... .. .. ... 7813 .. ...... . ....... 20 mm = .7874"
51/64 .. ... .. . ... . .. ... ... .. . .7969
13/16 ............ .. 8125 .. ...... ........ 21 mm = . 8268"
53/64 .... ... ......... . ....... 8281
27/32 . .. . ..... . .. .... ... 8438
55/64 ........ ................ 8594 .. .............. 22 mm = .8661"
7/8 . ....... . . .875
57/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8906 . . .. ... .. .. ..... 23 mm = .9055"
29/32 .... ...... ... .. . .. .9063
59/64 . ... .. ....... . .. ..... ... 9219
15/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9375 .. ........... .. . 24 mm = .9449"
61/64 ... .... .. ..... . .. ... .... 9531
31/32 . . ............ .. . . .9688 .... ............ 25 mm = .9843
63/64 ........... . ...... .... .. 9844
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