🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Polaris Model: Sportsman 500 Year: 1997 Product Category: ATV 📋 Manual Details Publication Info Manual Type: Service Repair Manual Language: English 🔧 Transmission Drivetrain Drive System: Shaft Drive Gearbox Type: Automatic (CVT) 📐 Dimensions Weight And Dimensions Dry Weight: 269 kg (593 lbs) Wheelbase: 129.5 cm (51 in) Ground Clearance: 25.4 cm (10 in) 🔧 Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Recommended Oil Type: SAE 20W-40 Oil Capacity: 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) 📄 Specifications Device Characteristics Device Type: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Intended Use: Recreational Riding and Utility Tasks Electrical System Voltage: 12V Brakes Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc 📄 Performance Specs Engine Details Engine Type: 4-stroke Displacement: 499 cc Fuel System Fuel Type: Gasoline Cooling System Cooling Method: Liquid-cooled Carburetor Carburetor Model: Keihin CVK34 📄 Operational Details Starting System Starting System: Electric Start and Recoil Backup