Polaris 2000 Scrambler 500 Owner's Manual Supplement
PN 9915470
IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to your owner's manual. This information should remain with your owner's manual at all times.
Specifications
SCRAMBLER 500
| Body Style | Gen III |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 845 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 U.S. Gallons |
| Gearcase Oil | 32 Ounces |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2 Quarts |
| Front Rack (Maximum - Capacity) | Accessory (30 Lbs.) |
| Rear Rack (Maximum Capacity) | Accessory (60 Lbs.) |
| Tongue Weight | 30 Lbs. |
| Tow Hitch | Accessory |
| Tow Capacity | 850 Lbs. |
| Turn Radius | 60 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 inches |
| Height | 47 inches |
| Length | 74.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 33 inches |
| Weight | 542 Lbs. |
| Wheel Base | 48.5 inches |
| Width | 45.5 inches |
DRIVE SYSTEM
| Drive System Type | PVT |
| Shift Type | Side Lever (F-N-R) |
| Gear Reduction - Low | Not Applicable |
| Gear Reduction - Reverse | 4.74 / 1 |
| Gear Reduction - Forward | 3.06 / 1 |
| Front Drive (ratio) | 2:1 |
| Final Drive (ratio) | 13/36 76P |
| Center Drive (ratio) | Not Applicable |
| Drive Chain | 520 O-ring |
TIRES
| Front Tire | 23 x 7 - 10 |
| Rear Tire | 22 x 11 - 10 |
| Tire Pressure (front) | 4 PSI |
| Tire Pressure (rear) | 3 PSI |
SUSPENSION & BRAKES
| Front Susp. - Mac Strut | 8.2 inches |
| Rear Susp. - Progressive Rate Swing Arm | 10.5 inches |
| Shock Adjustment | Thread Adjust |
| Front Brake | Fixed Disc, Hydraulic Floating Caliper |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulic, opposed piston caliper, rear axle fixed disc |
| Auxiliary Brake | Hydraulic, opposed piston caliper, rear axle, fixed disc |
| Park Brake | Hydraulic Lock all wheel |
ENGINE
| Engine Model Number | EH50PLE-04 |
| Engine Type | 4 cycle, single cylinder |
| Lubrication | Dry Sump |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 75 |
| Displacement | 499 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 10:2 |
| Engine Cooling | Liquid |
| Alternator Output (watts) | 250 |
CARBURETION & COOLING
| Carburetion | BST 40 |
| Main Jet | 155 |
| Pilot Jet | 40 |
| Needle Jet | Y-0 |
| Pilot Screw | 2.0 |
| Jet Needle | 6H25-94-3 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Timing | 30° @ 3500 ± 1.5 |
| Spark Plug Gap | .028 inches / .7 mm |
| Spark Plug Type | NGK BKR6E |
| Exhaust | USFS Approval Pending |
LIGHTS
| Headlight (watts) | 2 dual beam, 30 / 30 |
| Taillight (watts) | 8.26 |
| Brake Light (watts) | 26.9 |
FEATURES
SCRAMBLER 500
| Battery | 12 V 14 AH |
| DC Plug In - Rear | Accessory |
| DC Socket - Forward | Accessory |
| Electric Start | Standard |
| High Beam Indicator | Standard |
| High Temp Indicator | Standard |
| Windshield | Accessory |
| Low Oil Light | Not Available |
| Neutral Indicator | Standard |
| Reverse Indicator | Standard |
| Speedometer | Accessory |
| Tool Kit | Standard |
Carburetor Jetting
| Altitude Meters (Feet) | AMBIENT TEMPERATURE | Altitude Meters (Feet) | Shift Weight | Drive Clutch Spring | Driven Clutch Spring | Helix and Spring Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1800 (0-6000) | Below 5° C (Below 40° F) | +5°C to +28°C (+40°F to +80°F) | 0-1800 (0-6000) | 10WH (5630710) | Blue/Green (7041157) | Silver (7041499) | 40° 5131446 1/1 | |
| 1800-3700 (6000-12000) | 152.5 | 147.5 | 1800-3700 (6000-12000) | 10RH (5630709) | Blue/Green (7041157) | Silver (7041499) | 40° 5131446 1/1 |
PN 9915470 Rev 01 5/99
Printed in U.S.A.
Wiring Diagram
The wiring diagram illustrates the electrical system of the 2000 Polaris Scrambler 500. It shows the connections between various components such as the battery, starter motor, ignition system, lights, and switches. Color codes for wires are provided for easier identification: BLK = BLACK, BRN = BROWN, GRN = GREEN, PUR = PURPLE, BLU = BLUE, GRY = GRAY, OR = ORANGE, Y = YELLOW, R = RED, W = WHITE. Two-color wires are shown with main/trace colors (e.g., R/Y for RED with YELLOW tracer). Switches are indicated as NORMALLY CLOSED (NC) or NORMALLY OPEN (NO).
Key components and their connections include:
- Headlamp: Connected via headlamp connectors.
- Circuit Breaker: Protects the electrical system.
- Handlebar Switch Assemblies: Control lights, engine start, and engine run/off functions.
- Voltage Regulator: Regulates the electrical output.
- Fan Motor: Activates based on temperature.
- Tail Lamp & Brake Lamp: Illuminate the rear of the vehicle.
- Brake Lamp Switch: Activates the brake light when the hand brake is applied.
- Battery: Provides power to the electrical system.
- Starter Solenoid & Starter Motor: Initiate engine starting.
- Fan Switch: Closes when the engine is hot to activate the fan.
- Stator: Generates electrical power.
- CDI Box: Controls ignition timing.
- Ignition Coil: Delivers high voltage to the spark plug.
- Spark Plug: Ignites the fuel-air mixture.
- AWD Switch: Controls the All-Wheel Drive system.
- Ignition Switch: Powers the vehicle on and off.
- Gear Indicator Switch: Displays the current gear.
- Hot Lamp Switch: Activates a warning light when the engine is hot.
Resistances for various coils are provided for diagnostic purposes.
