1996-2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 DUSE HO Service Manual

This manual covers 1996-2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 DUSE HO models, detailing systems including engine, chassis, and electrical components. Part No. 9913680.

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Polaris Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications

Models: Polaris Sportsman 500, Trail Blazer, Trail Boss, Xplorer 300, Xpress 300, Xpress 400, Xplorer 400, Sportsman 4x4, 400 6x6, Magnum 2x4, Magnum 4x4, Magnum 6x6, Sport 400, Xplorer 500, Scrambler 500, Big Boss 500 6x6
Sub-models / Variants: 2x4, 4x4, 6x6, Gen II, Gen III, Gen IV, Shaft Drive, Chain Drive
Build Years: 1996–2006
Serial Numbers: 96-10273 (example), 9913680 (manual ref)
Technical Data:

  • Engine Displacement: 244cc, 283cc, 378.7cc, 425cc, 498cc
  • Engine Type: 2-stroke and 4-stroke configurations
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.5 to 5.25 US Gallons
  • Transmission Type: PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission), Shaft Drive, Chain Drive
  • Spark Plug: NGK BR8ES, BKR5ES, BKR5E
  • Spark Plug Gap: 0.024–0.028 in (0.6–0.7 mm)
  • Engine Oil Capacity: 2 to 3 Quarts
Technical Specifications
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Document Number / Seller:
31974 / Walter Gonzalez
File Size:
271.23 MB
File Type:
ZIP
Language:
English
Printable:
Yes
Category:
ATV
Last updated / verified
Aug 28, 2025

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Technical Scope and Features

  • Covers 1996–2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 and associated ATV models, including 2-stroke and 4-stroke drivetrain, chassis, and electrical system configurations
  • Official OEM publication P/N 9913680 and 9914752, 1998 revision
  • Contains 56 pages of detailed specifications, system routing diagrams, lubrication charts, and component identification tables
  • Downloads to your account within seconds of checkout
  • Re-download the file any time, no expiration
  • Full-text search finds any part number in seconds
  • Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing
  • This manual serves as the primary technical reference for the 1996–1998 model range, providing the factory-specified data for maintenance, engine tuning, and chassis service procedures

Component and Maintenance Overview

This Polaris technical guide provides detailed information on routine maintenance and system inspection for the full range of 1996–1998 Polaris ATVs. The documentation outlines service intervals for engine components, cooling systems, electrical circuits, and chassis lubrication, ensuring that operators and workshop technicians have the necessary data to maintain equipment longevity. Specialized chapters focus on engine-specific procedures, detailing requirements for both liquid-cooled and air-cooled powerplants alongside fuel system tuning, carburetor adjustments, and PVT system care.

Technical Data and Service Specifications

The documentation provides extensive reference material, including standard bolt torque guidelines and comprehensive fluid capacity charts for engine oil, transmission lubricant, and cooling systems. Fuel system specifications include pilot screw settings, main jet sizes, and needle specifications for various carburetor models used throughout the vehicle lineup. The manual also documents serial number locations and provides routing diagrams for wiring harnesses, fuel lines, and coolant hoses. Reference values such as 500 RPM idle speed settings for specific engines and 115 PSI compression limits for 2-stroke models are included to facilitate accurate diagnostics. An official Polaris OEM manual documenting the 1996–2006 Sportsman 500 and related ATV lineup, providing comprehensive engine, chassis, and electrical specifications for the entire model range.

Manual FAQ, Purchase & Download Details

Does this manual cover the engine, transmission, and fuel systems for these models? keyboard_arrow_down

Document contains individual chapters for the engine, fuel system and carburetion, transmission, PVT system, and final drive components.

What information regarding the edition and publication history is provided for this Polaris manual? keyboard_arrow_down

Front material identifies the manual as a 1996-1998 Service Manual Volume II with part numbers for both the base manual and the 1998 update. These publication references help ensure the document version is correctly identified.

Which chapters contain technical reference tables or electrical system data? keyboard_arrow_down

Table of contents lists a specific electrical chapter and general information sections that contain torque specifications, conversion charts, and model-specific specification tables.

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