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2003 POLARIS PREDATOR 90 SPORTSMAN 90 Service Manual
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SCRAMBLER 50
SCRAMBLER 90
SPORTSMAN 90
PREDATOR 90
SERVICE MANUAL
PN 9918068
The Way Out.

2003 Scrambler 50, Predator 90, Scrambler 90 , Sportsman 90
SERVICE MANUAL
Foreword
This manual is designed primarily for use by certified Polaris Master Service Dealer technicians in a properly
equipped shop and should be kept available for reference. All references to left and right side of the vehicle
are from the operator’s perspective when seated in a normal riding position.
Some procedures outlined in this manual require a sound knowledge of mechanical theory, tool use, and shop
procedures in order to perform the work safely and correctly. Technicians 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.
This manual includes procedures for maintenance operations, component identification and unit repair, along
with service specifications for the 2003 Polaris Scrambler 50, Predator 90, Scrambler 90, and Sportsman 90.
Comments or suggestions about this manual may be directed to: Service Publications Dept. @ Polaris Sales
Inc. 2100 Hwy 55 Medina Minnesota 55340.
2003 Sportsman Youth ATV Service Manual (PN 9918068)
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 improvement 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 omissions 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

Table of Contents
PN 9918068
Chapter 1 General Information Maintenance
Chapter 2 Engine / Transmission / CVT
Chapter 3 Carburetion
Chapter 4 Body / Steering suspension
Chapter 5 Electrical

1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION /
MAINTENANC E
Serial Number Location 1.2 .......................
2003 Youth Models 1.3 ...........................
Specifications 1.4 ................................
Publication Numbers 1.5 ..........................
Paint Codes 1.5 .................................
Inspection Schedule 1.5 ..........................
Standard Torque Specifications 1.6 ................
Lubricant and Maintenance Products 1.6 ............
Special Tools 1.6 .................................
Unit of Measure Conversion Table 1.7 ..............
Tap Drill Charts 1.8 ...............................
Decimal Equivalent Chart 1.8 ......................
Glossary of Terms 1.9 ............................
2003 Models E.S.L.S. 1.10 .........................
Vehicle Inspection/Adjustments 1.11--1.13 .................
Transmission Lubrication 1.13--1.14 ......................
Throttle Operation / Air Screw Adjustment 1.14 .......
Idle Speed Adjustment 1.14 ........................
Throttle Cable / ETC Adjustments 1.15--1.16 ..............
Oil Pump Adjustment / Bleeding 1.16 ................
Oil Pump Troubleshooting 1.17 .....................
Fuel System 1.17--1.18 .................................
Compression Testing 1.19 ..........................
Air Filter Service 1.19 ..............................
Wheels and Tires 1.19--1.21 .............................
Steering / Alignment 1.21--1.22 ..........................

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 EA 05 CA
Emissions &
Model Option
VIN IDENTIFICA TION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17
R F 3 E A 0 5 C * 3 T 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
SERIAL NUMBER LOCA TIONS
Whenever corresponding about an engine, be sure to refer to the engine serial number. This information can be
found stamped on the transmission section located by the transmission oil fill plug(A). The machine model
number and serial number are important for vehicle identification. The machine serial number is stamped on the
front of the frame (B).
Front
B
A

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3
2003 YOUTH MODEL A TVS
SCRAMBLER 50
SCRAMBLER 90
SPORTSMAN 90
PREDATOR 90
NOTE: Colors will vary upon model.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.4

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.5
SPECIFICA TIONS
MODEL SCRAMBLER 50 SCRAMBLER 90 PREDATOR 90 SPORTSMAN 90
ENGINE TYPE 2-Stroke Horizontal
(AR03--01)
2-Stroke Horizontal
(AR07--01)
2-Stroke Horizontal
(AR07--01)
2-Stroke Horizontal
(AR07--01)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS 1 1 1 1
DISPLACEMENT 49.3 cc 89.2 cc 89.2 cc 89.2 cc
BORE AND STROKE 1.58x1.54 (40x39.2
mm)
2.05x1.65 (52x42
mm)
2.05x1.65 (52x42
mm)
2.05x1.65 (52x42
mm)
COMPRESSION RATIO 6.8:1 7.7:1 7.7:1 7.7:1
SPARK PLUG BPR7HS BPR7HS BPR7HS BPR7HS
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT 70 Watts @ 4000 RPM 70 Watts @ 4000 RPM 70 Watts @ 4000 RPM 70 Watts @ 4000 RPM
IGNITION TIMING ** 14 @ 1500 RPM** 16 @ 1500 RPM** 16 @ 1500 RPM** 16 @ 1500 RPM**
MAX. TORQUE 4 ft.lbs (5.4 Nm) @
6000 RPM
6.5 ft.lbs (8.82 Nm) @
6000 RPM
6.5 ft.lbs (8.82 Nm) @
6000 RPM
6.5 ft.lbs (8.82 Nm) @
6000 RPM
CARBURETOR Sunworld H68K Mikuni VM16 Mikuni VM16 Mikuni VM16
STARTING Electric/Kick Start Electric/Kick Start Electric/Kick Start Electric/Kick Start
BATTERY GTX5L--BS, 4.85 amp GTX5L--BS, 4.85 amp GTX5L--BS, 4.85 amp GTX5L--BS, 4.85 amp
LUBRICATION Oil Injection Oil Injection Oil Injection Oil Injection
OIL CAPACITY 1.057 Quarts (1 Liter) 1.057 Quarts (1 Liter) 1.057 Quarts (1 Liter) 1.057 Quarts (1 Liter)
TRANSMISSION Automatic (C.V.T. Sys-
tem)
Automatic (C.V.T. Sys-
tem)
Automatic (C.V.T. Sys-
tem)
Automatic (C.V.T. Sys-
tem)
FRONT SUSPENSION A-arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
A-arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
A-arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
A-arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
REAR SUSPENSION Single Shock/Swing
Arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
Single Shock/Swing
Arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
Single Shock/Swing
Arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
Single Shock/Swing
Arm with 4.25 (10.8
cm) Travel
FRONT BRAKE Drum Drum Drum Drum
REAR BRAKE Drum Drum Drum Drum
PARKING BRAKE Mechanical Lock Mechanical Lock Mechanical Lock Mechanical Lock
FRONT TIRES 16x8-7 18x7-7 18x7-7 19x7-8
REAR TIRES 16x8-7 18x9.5-8 18x9.5-8 18x9.5-8
TIRE PRESSURE 2 psi 3 psi 3 psi 3 psi
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 54.6x34x34.7
(138.7x86.3x88.2 cm)
57x35.75x36
(145x91x91.8 cm)
57x35.75x36
(145x91x91.8 cm)
57x35.75x36
(145x91x91.8 cm)
WHEELBASE 35.4 (90 cm) 38.5 (98 cm) 38.5 (98 cm) 38.5 (98 cm)
TURNING RADIUS 74.8 (190 cm) 98.4 (250 cm) 98.4 (250 cm) 98.4 (250 cm)
SEAT HEIGHT 22.5 (57 cm) 24.5 (62 cm) 24.5 (62 cm) 24.5 (62 cm)
GROUND CLEARANCE 3 (8 cm) 4 (10 cm) 4 (10 cm) 5 (12 cm)
DRY WEIGHT 211.6 lbs. (96 kg) 233.7 lbs. (106 kg) 233.7 lbs. (106 kg) 238.1 lbs. (108 kg)
MAX. LOAD CAPACITY 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) 160 lbs. (72 kg) 160 lbs. (72 kg) 190 lbs. (86 kg)
FUEL REQUIREMENTS 87 Octane Unleaded 87 Octane Unleaded 87 Octane Unleaded 87 Octane Unleaded
FUEL CAPACITY 1.32 Gallons (5 Liters) 1.32 Gallons (5 Liters) 1.32 Gallons (5 Liters) 1.32 Gallons (5 Liters)
FRONT RACK CAPACITY N/A N/A N/A 10 lbs. (4.54 kg)*
REAR RACK CAPACITY N/A N/A N/A 20 lbs. (9.08 kg)*

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.6
NOTE: * Check owner’s manual for loading requirements and restrictions.** Specification is reference only -- not
adjustable.
PUBLICATION NUMBERS
Model Model No. Owner’s Manual PN Parts
Manual PN
Parts
Micro Fiche
PN
Scrambler 50 A03EA05 9917873 9917875 9917876
Sportsman 90 A03FA09 9917873 9917885 9917886
Scrambler 90 A03EA09 9917873 9917880 9917881
Predator 90 A03KA09 9918312 9918313 9918314
When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
PAINT CODES
PAINTED PART COLOR
DESCRIPTION
DITZLER
NUMBER
POLARIS
NUMBER
Scrambler 50 Springs Yellow N/A P-216
Sportsman 90 Springs Medium Gloss Black 9440 P-067
Scrambler 90 Springs Yellow N/A P-216
Predator 90 Springs Indy Red N/A P-293
Frame -- All Medium Gloss Black 9440 P-067
Order direct from Midwest Industrial Coatings (952-242-2000).
INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Service Item Initial Service
(After two weeks)
Monthly Every 6 Months Yearly
Air Cleaner C
Fuel Filter I
Fuel/Oil Lines I
Battery I I
Brake Shoes I
Spark Plug I
Chain Lubrication I
Steering Lubrication I
Carburetor C
Throttle Control I
Tire Pressure I
Fasteners T
Gear Oil R R
R = Replace C = Clean T =Tighten I = Inspect
NOTE: Inspection schedules are for reference only. If the vehicle is used often, more frequent
inspections will be required.
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The 2003 Polaris Predator 90 Sportsman 90 Service Manual is a comprehensive resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. This manual spans 109 pages and provides detailed instructions for servicing and repairing the Polaris Predator 90 and Sportsman 90 models. Whether you're looking to perform routine maintenance or tackle more complex repairs, this manual offers the guidance and technical information needed to keep your vehicle in top condition.