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GENERAL INFORMATION
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
2012 Sportsman 400 H.O.
MODEL NUMBER: A12MH46AX, AZ, AF
ENGINE MODEL: EH460PLE050
Category Dimension
Length 83 in. / 210.8 cm
Width 48 in. / 121.9 cm
Height 48 in. / 121.9 cm
Wheel Base 50.75 in. / 128.9 cm
Ground Clearance 11.25 in. / 28.6 cm
Dry Weight 688 lbs. / 312 kg
Front Rack Capacity 90 lbs. / 41 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 180 lbs. / 81.6 kg
Towing Capacity 1225 lbs. / 555.7 kg
Max. Weight Capacity 485 lbs. / 220 kg
Hitch Tongue Weight 120 lbs. / 34 kg
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity (EU)
Data based on EU
Directive: 76/432/EEC
1786 lbs. / 810 kg
Engine
Platform Fuji 4-cycle, L/C, Single Cyl.
Engine Model Number EH460PLE050
Engine Displacement 455cc
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore & Stroke (mm) 87.9 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Compression Pressure 50-90 psi
Engine Idle Speed 1200+/- 200 RPM
Engine Max Speed 7000 RPM
Cooling System / Cap. Liquid / 2.7 qt. (2.5 L)
Overheat Warning HOT on Instrument Cluster
Lubrication Dry Sump
Oil Requirements PS-4 Plus / 2 qt. (1.9 L)
Exhaust System Single Pipe - USFS Approved
Carburetion
Carburetor model Mikuni BST 34mm
Main Jet 160
Pilot Jet / Pilot Air Jet 42.5 / 160
Jet Needle 4IB33-3
Needle Jet P-6M
Pilot / Air Screw 2.75 Turns Out (Initial setting)
Float Height 13mm from carburetor body
Fuel Delivery Fuel Pump (Impulse)
Fuel Capacity / 4.25 gal. (16 L)
Fuel Requirement
(Octane)
87 Octane (minimum)
89 Oxygenated
Electrical
Alternator Output 260 watt @ 3000 RPM
Voltage Regulator 3-Phase PDM
Pod Lighting 1x 12V / 50 Watts
Grill Lighting 2x 12v / 50 Watts
Brake Light 12V / 26.9 watts
Tail Light 12V / 8.26 watts
Ignition System DC / CDI
Ignition Timing 30° ± 2° BTDC @ 5000 RPM
Spark plug / Gap NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (.9 mm)
Battery Maintenance-Free / 12 Amp Hr.
Circuit Breakers
10A - Accessory / 10A - Fan /
15A - Main Harness
Starting Electric
Instrument Cluster
Digital Gauge LCD, Analog
Speedometer