Polaris A12MH46AX User Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
2012 Sportsman 500 H.O.
MODEL NUMBER: 
A12MH50AX, AZ, AD, AQ, FF, FY, FX 

ENGINE MODEL: EH500PLE13B
Category Dimension / Capacity
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 696 lbs./313 kg
(Wet weight model FF, FY,
FX)
776 lbs / 352 kg)
Front Rack/Box Capacity 90 lbs./40.8 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 180 lbs./81.6 kg
Max. Weight Capacity 485 lbs. / 220 kg
Towing Capacity 1225 lbs ./ 555.7 kg
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity (EU)*
NOTE: *Data based on
EU Directive: 76/432/EEC
1786 lbs. / 810 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity
120 lbs./54.4 kg
Rear rack capacity and
tongue weight not to
exceed 180 lbs./82 kg
ENGINE
Platform Fuji Single Cylinder
Engine Model Number EH500PLE13B
Engine Displacement 498cc
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore & Stroke (mm) 92 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Compression Pressure 70-90 psi W/Compression
Release
Engine Idle Speed
1200+/- 200 RPM
Engine Max Operating Rpm 7000 Rpm ± 200 Rpm
Cooling System / Capacity Liquid - 2.7 qt / 2.5 litre
Overheat Warning HOT on Instrument Cluster
Lubrication Pressurized Dry Sump
Oil Requirements / Capacity Polaris 2W-50 2 qt. / 1.9 litre
Exhaust System Single Pipe USFS Approved
Fuel System
Carburetor Mikuni BST 40mm
Main Jet 150
Pilot Jet 40
Jet Needle / Clip Position 6MGH1-94-3
Needle Jet X-6M
Pilot Screw 1 Turn Out (initial)
Pilot Air Jet 40
Float Height 14.7mm ± 1 (.58 ± 0.40")
Fuel Delivery Fuel Pump
Fuel Capacity / Requirement 4.25 gal US / 15.5 liters
87 Octane (minimum)
or 89 Oxygenated
Electrical
Alternator Output 260 w @ 3000 RPM
Voltage Regulator 3-phase PDM
Lights : Pod 50 watts
Grill 2 x 50 watts
Brake 26.9 watts
Tail 8.26 watts
Ignition System DC/CDI Ignition
Ignition Timing 30°± 2° BTDC @ 5000 RPM
Spark plug / Gap BKR6E / .035 in. / 0.9 mm
Battery Maintenance-Free / 12 Amp
Hr.
Circuit Protection 5 / 15 / 20 Amp Fuses
10 Amp Circuit Breaker - Fan
Starting Electric
Instrument Cluster Analog Speedo w/ LCD

Polaris A12MH46AX Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	A12MH46AX
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English