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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DESIGNATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
ENGINE DESIGNATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VIN AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
VEHICLE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
PUBLICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
REPLACEMENT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 400 MIDSIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 500 EFI MIDSIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 500 EFI CREW MIDSIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
MISC. SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
CONVERSION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
STANDARD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
SAE TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
METRIC TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Model Number Designation
Example: R13RH50AG
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Designation
Example: 4XARH50A0D3000000
Engine Designation Number
EH46PLE .......................................... 455cc High Output Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke SOHC, Electric Start
EH500PLE ............................................................ 498cc Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke SOHC, Electric Start
GROUP
MODEL
YEAR
CHASSIS DRIVELINE ENGINE CATEGORY OPTION REGION
1st digit 2/3rd digit 4th digit* 5th digit* 6th digit* 7th digit* 8th digit* 9th digit** 10th digit
A = ATV
R = RANGER
11
12
13
C = Sportsman 6x6
D = Sportsman Tour
E = Trail Boss
F = Sportsman Youth
G = Sport
H = RANGER 6x6
J = RZR XP
K = Sport Youth
M = Sportsman
N = Trail Blazer
P = Phoenix
R = RANGER Midsize
S = RZR
T = Sportsman X2
U = RANGER Fullsize
V = RZR
W = Multi-pass RGR
X = Multi-pass RZR
Z = Sportsman XP
A = 2x4 Chain
B = 2x4 Shaft
C = 4x4 AC Drive
E = 4x4 Shaft / IRS
G = 4x4 Chain rear /
shaft front
H = 4x4 Shaft / IRS
J = 2x4 Swing arm Manual
N = 4x4 Shaft ADC
P = 2x4 / IRS Manual
R = 6x6 Shaft / IRS
T = 4x4 Shaft / Trailing Arm
X = 4x4 Shaft EBS
Displacement in cc divided
by 10 and rounded to two
digits
(i.e. 50 = 498cc)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
For electric vehicles
08 = 48 Volt
12 = 72 Volt
A = ORV
D = Diesel
E = EU On-road
F = INT’L
G = EV
L = LSV
M = Military
S = Scandinavian
V = EU On-road
C = Calif.
- - OR - -
5 = 550
6 = 570
7 = 760
8 = 850
9 = 875
E = EPS
D = Diesel
F = D + E
* = digits that would transfer to 17 digit VIN and are used in digits 4-8 respectively
** = 9th digit will be used on color/featured versions of models (not including the base)
First 3 digits and 9th digit are used in model number only. They are not used with the 17 digit VIN.
World Mfg. ID
Vehicle Descriptors Vehicle Identifiers
Chassis
Driveline
Engine Size
Engine Modifier
Category
Check Digit
Model Year *
Mfg. Location
Individual Serial No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
4 X A R H 5 0 A 0 D 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Model Year: A = 2010; B = 2011; C = 2012; D = 2013
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VIN AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
VIN and Engine Serial Number Locations
Whenever corresponding about a Polaris RANGER utility vehicle, be sure to refer to the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) and the engine model and serial number.
The VIN can be found stamped on the lower frame rail on the front LH side of the vehicle.
The engine model and serial number can be found on a decal applied to the engine’s magneto cover.
500 EFI Crew Midsize VIN 400 / 500 EFI Midsize VIN
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Publication Numbers
NOTE: When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
NOTE: Polaris factory publications can be found at www.polarisindustries.com or purchased from
www.purepolaris.com.
Replacement Keys
Replacement keys can be made from the original key. To identify which series the key is, take the first two digits on the
original key and refer to the chart to the right for the proper part number.
Model Model No. Owner’s Manual PN Parts Manual PN
2013 RANGER 400 Midsize R13RH45AG 9923947 9923948
2013 RANGER 500 EFI Midsize R13RH50AG, AR, AH, AM 9923950 9923951
2013 RANGER 500 EFI CREW Midsize R13WH50AG, AR, AH, AX 9923950 9923952
Series# Part Number
20 4010278
21 4010278
22 4010321
23 4010321
27 4010321
28 4010321
31 4110141
32 4110148
67 4010278
68 4010278
Key Series
Number
KEY COVER
P/N 5533534
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Special tools may be required while servicing this vehicle. Some of the tools listed or depicted are mandatory, while other
tools may be substituted with a similar tool, if available. Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Special Tools when
servicing any Polaris product. Dealers may order special tools through Polaris’ official tool supplier, SPX Corporation,
by phone at 1-800-328-6657 or on-line at http://polaris.spx.com/ .
Select “SPX Website - Tools, diagnostics” from
the “Service and Warranty” drop down menu
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 400 Midsize
MODEL NUMBER: R13RH45AG
ENGINE MODEL: EH46PLE
Category Dimension / Capacity
Length 108 in. / 274.3 cm
Width 56.5 in. / 143.5 cm
Height 73 in. / 185.4 cm
Wheel Base 71 in. / 180.3 cm
Ground Clearance 10 in. / 25.4 cm
Turning Radius 150 in. / 381 cm
Dry Weight 1050 lbs. / 476 kg
Cargo Box Capacity 500 lbs. / 226.7 kg
Cargo Box Dimensions
(inside dimensions)
L- 45.5” x W-32.1” x H-11.4” in.
(115.5 x 81.5 x 28.9 cm)
Vehicle Payload
1000 lbs. / 454 kg
(Includes weight of operator,
passenger, cargo and
accessories)
Hitch Towing Capacity 1250 lbs. / 681 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. / 68 kg
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MODEL: 2013 RANGER 400 Midsize
JETTING CHART
CLUTCH CHART
Engine
Platform
Fuji Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke,
SOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Model Number EH46PLE
Engine Displacement 455 cc
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore & Stroke 87.9 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Compression Pressure 50-90 psi W/Compression Release
Engine Idle Speed 1200 +/- 200 RPM
Engine Max Speed 7000 RPM
Valve Clearance Int./Exh. 0.006 in. (0.152 mm)
Engine Hot Light Dash Light
Lubrication Pressurized Dry Sump
Oil Requirements PS4 PLUS 2W-50
Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 L)
Coolant Capacity 3.7 qts. (3.5 L)
Exhaust System
Single Pipe
Canister Style
Carburetion
Carburetor model Mikuni BST 34mm CV
Main Jet 150
Pilot Jet 42.5
Jet Needle - clip position 4IB33-3
Needle Jet P-6 (829)
Pilot Screw
2.75 Turns Out (Initial starting
point, settings may vary)
Float Height 13mm ± 1 (.51 ± 0.40")
Fuel Delivery Electric Fuel Pump (External)
Fuel Capacity / Requirement
9 gal. (34 L)
87 Octane (minimum)
Electrical
Alternator Max Output 250 watts @ 3000 RPM
Lights : Main Headlights 2 - Single Beam 50w / Halogen
Tail LED (.28W)
Brake LED (3.1W)
Indicator Panel Lights 1 watt (ea.)
Starting System Electric Start
Ignition System 12V DC/CDI
Ignition Timing 30° ± 2° BTDC @ 5000 RPM
Spark plug / Gap
NGK BKR6E / .036 in. (0.9
mm)
Battery / Model / Amp Hr
Yuasa Conventional
14 Amp Hr. / 12 Volt
Instrument Panel Type Indicator Lights / Hour Meter
DC Outlet Standard
Drivetrain
Transmission Type Polaris Automatic PVT
Shift Type In Line Shift -P / H / L / N / R
Transmission Gear Reduction:
High
Low
Reverse
4.12:1
7.70:1
7.00:1
Drive Ratio - Front 3.818:1
Front Gearcase Lubricant
Requirement
Demand Drive Plus
8.97 oz. (265 ml)
Transmission Lubricant
Requirement
Full Synthetic AGL Plus
33.8 oz. (1000 ml)
Drive Belt 3211077
Steering / Suspension
Toe Out 1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.2 - 6.35 mm)
Front Suspension Strut
Front Travel 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Rear Suspension Independent (IRS)
Rear Travel 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Shock Preload Adjustment Cam Adjustment (Rear)
Wheels / Brakes
Front Wheel Size / Type 12 x 6 / Steel
Rear Wheel Size / Type 12 x 8 / Steel
Front Tire
Make / Model / Size
Titan / AT489 / 25 x 8 R12
Rear Tire
Make / Model / Size
Titan / AT489 / 25 x 11 R12
Tire Air Pressure 10 psi front / 12 psi rear
Brake System 4 Wheel Hydraulic Disc
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Parking Brake Transmission - Park Lock
Altitude
Ambient Temperature
Below 40 ° F
Below 5 ° C
Above +40 ° F
Above +5 ° C
Meters
(Feet)
0-1829
(0-6000)
155 150
1829-3048
(6000-10,000)
150
145
#2 Jet Needle
Clip Position
Above 3048
(Above 10,000)
145
#2 Jet Needle
Clip Position
140
#1 Jet Needle
Clip Position
Altitude
Shift
Weight
Drive
Spring
Meters
(Feet)
0-1500
(0-5000)
10 BHF
(5632401)
Blue / Grey
(7042202)
1500-3700
(5000 - 12000)
10 RH
(5630709)
Blue / Red
(7041157)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 500 EFI Midsize
MODEL NUMBER: R13RH50AG, AR, AH, AM
ENGINE MODEL: EH500PLE
Category Dimension / Capacity
Length 108 in. / 274.3 cm
Width 56.5 in. / 143.5 cm
Height 73 in. / 185.4 cm
Wheel Base 71 in. / 180.3 cm
Ground Clearance 10 in. / 25.4 cm
Turning Radius 150 in. / 381 cm
Dry Weight 1055 lbs. / 479 kg
Cargo Box Capacity 500 lbs. / 226.7 kg
Cargo Box Dimensions
(inside dimensions)
L- 45.5” x W-32.1” x H-11.4” in.
(115.5 x 81.5 x 28.9 cm)
Vehicle Payload
1000 lbs. / 454 kg
(Includes weight of operator,
passenger, cargo and
accessories)
Hitch Towing Capacity 1250 lbs. / 681 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. / 68 kg
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MODEL: 2013 RANGER 500 EFI Midsize
CLUTCH CHART
Engine
Platform
Fuji Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke,
SOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Model Number EH500PLE270
Engine Displacement 498 cc
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore & Stroke 92 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Compression Pressure 70-90 psi W/Compression Release
Engine Idle Speed 1100 +/- 200 RPM
Engine Max Speed 7000 RPM
Valve Clearance Int./Exh. 0.006 in. (0.152 mm)
Engine Hot Light Dash Light
Lubrication Pressurized Dry Sump
Oil Requirements PS4 PLUS 2W-50
Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 L)
Coolant Capacity 3.7 qts. (3.5 L)
Exhaust System Single Pipe / Canister Style
Carburetion
Fuel System Type EFI
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Pump (in tank)
Fuel Pressure 39 psi
Fuel Capacity / Requirement
9 gal. (34 L)
87 Octane (minimum)
Electrical
Alternator Max Output 350 watts @ 3000 RPM
Lights : Main Headlights 2 - Single Beam 50w / Halogen
Tail LED (.28W)
Brake LED (3.1W)
Indicator Panel Lights 1 watt (ea.)
Starting System Electric Start
Ignition System EFI (ECU Controlled)
Ignition Timing 10° ± 1° BTDC @ 1150 RPM
Spark plug / Gap
NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9
mm)
Battery / Model / Amp Hr
Yuasa Conventional
14 Amp Hr. / 12 Volt
Instrument Panel Type Indicator Lights / Hour Meter
DC Outlet Standard
Instrumentation Multifunction Speedometer
Relays
EFI / FAN / Ign & Fuel pump /
Chassis / Rear Diff
Circuit Breaker Fan Motor 15A
Fuses
Headlight 10A
Taillight 10A
Fuel - IGN 10A
ACC 10A
Brake Light 10A
Chassis 20A
EFI 15A
ACC Terminal Block 20A
Drivetrain
Transmission Type Polaris Automatic PVT
Shift Type In Line Shift - P/ H / L / N / R
Transmission Gear Reduction:
High
Low
Reverse
4.12:1
7.70:1
7.00:1
Drive Ratio - Front 3.818:1
Front Gearcase Lubricant
Requirement
Demand Drive Plus
8.97 oz. (265 ml)
Transmission Lubricant
Requirement
Full Synthetic AGL Plus
33.8 oz. (1000 ml)
Drive Belt 3211113
Steering / Suspension
Toe Out 1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.2 - 6.35 mm)
Front Suspension Strut
Front Travel 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Rear Suspension Independent (IRS)
Rear Travel 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Shock Preload Adjustment Cam Adjustment (Rear)
Wheels / Brakes
Front Wheel Size / Type
12 x 6 / Steel
12 x 6 / Cast Aluminum (AZ)
Rear Wheel Size / Type
12 x 8 / Steel
12 x 8 / Cast Aluminum (AZ)
Front Tire
Make / Model / Size
Titan / AT489 / 25 x 8 R12
Rear Tire
Make / Model / Size
Titan / AT489 / 25 x 11 R12
Tire Air Pressure 10 psi front / 12 psi rear
Brake System 4 Wheel Hydraulic Disc
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Parking Brake Transmission - Park Lock
Altitude
Shift
Weight
Drive
Spring
Meters
(Feet)
0-1500
(0-5000)
25-52
(5632409)
Blue / Red
(7043199)
1500-3700
(5000 - 12000)
25-48
(5632408)
Blue / Red
(7043199)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 2013 RANGER 500 EFI CREW Midsize
MODEL NUMBER: R13WH50AG, AR, AH, AX
ENGINE MODEL: EH500PLE
Category Dimension / Capacity
Length 140 in. / 355.6 cm
Width 58 in. / 147.3 cm
Height 73 in. / 185.4 cm
Wheel Base 104 in. / 180.3 cm
Ground Clearance 10 in. / 25.4 cm
Turning Radius 237 in. / 602 cm
Dry Weight 1300 lbs. / 589.7 kg
Cargo Box Capacity 500 lbs. / 226.7 kg
Cargo Box Dimensions
(inside dimensions)
L- 45.5” x W-32.1” x H-11.4” in.
(115.5 x 81.5 x 28.9 cm)
Vehicle Payload
1250 lbs. / 576 kg
(Includes weight of operator,
passenger, cargo and
accessories)
Hitch Towing Capacity 1250 lbs. / 681 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. / 68 kg
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