🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Polaris Model: Sportsman 400 / 500 / Xplorer 500 Year: 1996-2003 📋 Manual Details Product Information Manual Type: Digital Workshop Repair Manual Language: English Format: PDF Download ⚙️ Engine Specifications Engine A Engine Type: 4-stroke Displacement: 400cc / 499cc Cooling System: Liquid-cooled Bore X Stroke 400: 88mm x 64.5mm (approx) Bore X Stroke 500: 92.3mm x 76.3mm (approx) Carburetor Type 400: Mikuni B24 (approx) Carburetor Type 500: Mikuni VM34SS (approx) 🔧 Transmission Drivetrain Type: Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission) Drive System: 2WD/4WD with On-Demand Activation Final Drive: Shaft Drive 📐 Dimensions Chassis Length: 81 inches (approx) Width: 46 inches (approx) Height: 47 inches (approx) Wheelbase: 50 inches (approx) Ground Clearance: 11.5 inches (approx) Dry Weight: 600-650 lbs (approx) 🔧 Maintenance Service Schedule Engine Oil Type: SAE 20W-50 Engine Oil Capacity: 1.7 US quarts (1.6 liters) (approx) Coolant Type: Ethylene Glycol Based Antifreeze Spark Plug Gap: 0.024-0.032 inches (0.6-0.8 mm) 📄 Electrical Ignition Ignition System: CDI 📄 Suspension Front Front Suspension Type: Independent Front Suspension Travel: 6.5 inches (approx) Rear Rear Suspension Type: Independent Rear Suspension Travel: 8 inches (approx) 📄 Brakes System Front Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc 📄 Wheels Tires Front Front Tire Size: AT25x8-12 (approx) Rear Rear Tire Size: AT25x11-10 (approx) Pressure Tire Pressure Front: 5 psi (approx) Tire Pressure Rear: 5 psi (approx) 📄 Fuel System Fuel Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 US gallons (approx)