Polaris 1999 SCRAMBLER 500 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
1999 SCRAMBLER 500
PN 9914970
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
Fuel Capacity 3.5 U.S. Gallons
Gearcase Oil 16 Ounces
Engine Oil Capacity 2 Quarts
Front Rack
(Maximum - Capacity)
Accessory (30 Lbs.)
C
A
P
Rear Rack
(Maximum Capacity)
Accessory (60 Lbs.)
P
A
Tongue Weight 30 Lbs.
A
C
I
Tow Hitch Accessory
I
T
Tow Capacity 850 Lbs.
I
E
Turn Radius 60 inches
E
S
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
D
Drive System Type PVT
D
R
Shift Type Side Lever (F-N-R)
R
I
V
Gear Reduction - Low Not Applicable
V
E
Gear Reduction - Reverse 4.74 / 1
E
S
Gear Reduction - Foward 3.06 / 1
S
Y
Front Drive (ratio) 2:1
Y
S
T
Final Drive (ratio) 13/36 76P
T
E
Center Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
M
Drive Chain 520 O-ring
T
I
Front Tire 23 x 7 - 10
I
R
Rear Tire 22 x 11 - 10
R
E
S
Tire Pressure (front) 4 PSI
S
Tire Pressure (rear) 3 PSI

Polaris 1999 SCRAMBLER 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	1999 SCRAMBLER 500
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

Summary

FEATURES

Carburetor Jetting

Specifies main jet, pilot jet, and pilot screw settings for altitude.

Clutching

Details clutch spring and helix settings for different altitudes.

Engine Electrical Switches

Override Switch

Controls reverse speed limiter and AWD activation.

Main Switch

Powers the vehicle and starts the engine.

Emergency Engine Stop Switch

Provides quick engine shutdown in emergencies.

Engine Start Button

Starts the engine when the stop switch is in 'run'.

Demand 4 Drive System

Exclusive AWD system activated by a handlebar switch.

Engine Throttle and Choke

Throttle Lever

Controls engine speed and vehicle movement via lever.

Choke Lever

Used for choke and throttle settings during starting.

Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment

Adjusts free play for the throttle cable at the handlebar.

Wiring Diagram