Basic Information Identification Make: Arctic Cat Model: ATV 500 TRV Year: 2004 Body Style: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trim Level: TRV (Touring/Reciprocal Vehicle) Powertrain: 4x4 (Four-wheel drive) Transmission Type: Automatic Color Variant: RED Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Utility/Recreational ATV Target Audience: Outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, hunters, trail riders seeking a capable 4x4 ATV Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Polaris Sportsman, Can-Am Outlander, Yamaha Grizzly Key Features Vehicle Features: Automatic Transmission, 4x4 Capability, TRV (Touring/Reciprocal Vehicle) design for added utility/passenger capacity Manual Value Proposition: Provides detailed OEM part identification and breakdown for maintenance and repair, crucial for preserving vehicle performance and longevity. Manual Details Coverage Areas Manual Type: Factory Parts Manual Language: English Format: PDF Download Printability: Printable Searchability: Searchable Text Zoomability: Zoomable Download Speed: Instant Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Full Overhaul, Disassembly and Assembly Fuel System: Accelerator, Throttle Body Intake System: Air Intake Electrical System: Battery and Starter Motor, Magneto, Wiring Harness Cooling System: Cooling, Water Pump Engine Internal Components: Cam Chain, Crank Balancer, Crankshaft and Piston, Cylinder, Cylinder Head and Camshaft/Valve, Starter Clutch Lubrication System: Oil Filter/Pump Exhaust System: Engine and Exhaust Drivetrain: Drive Train, Front Drive Gearcase, Secondary Drive, Secondary Transmission Transmission: Transmission, Secondary Transmission Gear Shifting: Gear Shifting, Shifter Clutch: Clutch, V-Belt Braking System: Front Brake, Rear and Parking Brake Suspension: Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Sway Bar Steering System: Steering Chassis Frame: Frame and Related Parts, Tilt Frame Bodywork: Canopy And Taillight, Cargo Box And Tailgate, Console, Floor Panel, Dash, Hood And Headlight, Seat Wheels Tires: Wheel And Tire Fuel Tank: Gas Tank Procedures Included Maintenance Procedures: Detailed Disassembly and Assembly of all listed components Overhaul Procedures: Comprehensive overhaul instructions for major systems Troubleshooting Guides: Implied through detailed part breakdowns and assembly sequences Part Identification: Exploded views and detailed parts lists Technical Depth Depth Level: Factory Level Detail Detail Level: Component-level disassembly and reassembly Illustration Quality: High-quality detailed illustrations Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Software Requirements: Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader, or compatible PDF reader Print Quality Print Capability: Printable Text Searchability: Searchable Text Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Quality: N/A (Digital Download) Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement: Approximately 492cc (Specific bore x stroke for 2004 500 is crucial and would be detailed in the manual) Cooling Method: Liquid-cooled Valvetrain: SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) Performance Horsepower: Estimated 30-35 HP (Specific OEM rating required from manual) Torque: Estimated 25-30 lb-ft (Specific OEM rating required from manual) Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Carburetor (Likely Mikuni BSR42 or similar) Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline Engine Internal Components Bore X Stroke: Exact specifications would be found in the manual. Compression Ratio: Exact specifications would be found in the manual. Transmission Standard Transmission Type: CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Hi/Lo Range Drive Modes: 2WD / 4WD (selectable) Features Clutch Type: CVT automatic clutch system V Belt: Crucial component for CVT operation, replacement intervals detailed in maintenance section. Dimensions Exterior Length: Typically around 85-90 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual) Width: Typically around 46-48 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual) Height: Typically around 47-49 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual) Weights Dry Weight: Around 650-700 lbs (Specific OEM weight required from manual) Ground Clearance: Approximately 10-12 inches (Specific OEM clearance required from manual) Cargo Front Rack Capacity: Typically around 100 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual) Rear Rack Capacity: Typically around 200 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual) Towing Capacity: Typically around 1000-1200 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual) Safety Features Ratings Atv Safety Standards: Compliance with industry safety standards for ATVs (e.g., ANSI, BRP). Active Features Braking System: Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear for reliable stopping power. 4X4 Engagement: On-demand 4WD for enhanced traction in challenging terrain. Passive Features Ergonomics: Design considerations for rider comfort and control. Lighting: Headlights and taillight for visibility. Technology Features Infotainment Display Features: Basic LCD display for speed, odometer, trip meter, fuel level, 4WD indicator, and gear position (if applicable). Driver Assistance Traction Control: N/A (No advanced electronic traction control systems). Connectivity Connectivity Options: N/A (No modern connectivity features like Bluetooth or smartphone integration). Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Typically 100 hours or annually (Specific interval provided in manual). Air Filter Cleaning: Frequent inspection and cleaning, especially in dusty conditions (Details in manual). Spark Plug Replacement: Typically every 1-2 years or as per manual recommendation. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: Typically SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50, API SG or higher (Verify specific viscosity and API rating in manual). Engine Oil Capacity: Approx. 2.5-3 liters (with filter change, verify in manual). Coolant Type: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze (Verify specific mixture ratio in manual). Transmission Fluid Type: Specific CVT fluid or a high-quality synthetic ATF (Verify in manual). Gearcase Oil Type: Gear oil, typically SAE 80W-90 (Verify in manual). Known Issues Common Wear Items: CVT belt...
Provides detailed OEM part identification and breakdown for maintenance and repair, crucial for preserving vehicle performance and longevity.
Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Manual Type:
Factory Parts Manual
Language:
English
Format:
PDF Download
Printability:
Printable
Searchability:
Searchable Text
Zoomability:
Zoomable
Download Speed:
Instant
Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
Full Overhaul, Disassembly and Assembly
Fuel System:
Accelerator, Throttle Body
Intake System:
Air Intake
Electrical System:
Battery and Starter Motor, Magneto, Wiring Harness
Cooling System:
Cooling, Water Pump
Engine Internal Components:
Cam Chain, Crank Balancer, Crankshaft and Piston, Cylinder, Cylinder Head and Camshaft/Valve, Starter Clutch
Lubrication System:
Oil Filter/Pump
Exhaust System:
Engine and Exhaust
Drivetrain:
Drive Train, Front Drive Gearcase, Secondary Drive, Secondary Transmission
Transmission:
Transmission, Secondary Transmission
Gear Shifting:
Gear Shifting, Shifter
Clutch:
Clutch, V-Belt
Braking System:
Front Brake, Rear and Parking Brake
Suspension:
Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Sway Bar
Steering System:
Steering
Chassis Frame:
Frame and Related Parts, Tilt Frame
Bodywork:
Canopy And Taillight, Cargo Box And Tailgate, Console, Floor Panel, Dash, Hood And Headlight, Seat
Wheels Tires:
Wheel And Tire
Fuel Tank:
Gas Tank
Procedures Included
Maintenance Procedures:
Detailed Disassembly and Assembly of all listed components
Overhaul Procedures:
Comprehensive overhaul instructions for major systems
Troubleshooting Guides:
Implied through detailed part breakdowns and assembly sequences
Part Identification:
Exploded views and detailed parts lists
Technical Depth
Depth Level:
Factory Level Detail
Detail Level:
Component-level disassembly and reassembly
Illustration Quality:
High-quality detailed illustrations
Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
PDF
Software Requirements:
Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader, or compatible PDF reader
Print Quality
Print Capability:
Printable
Text Searchability:
Searchable Text
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Quality:
N/A (Digital Download)
Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Type:
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement:
Approximately 492cc (Specific bore x stroke for 2004 500 is crucial and would be detailed in the manual)
Cooling Method:
Liquid-cooled
Valvetrain:
SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft)
Performance
Horsepower:
Estimated 30-35 HP (Specific OEM rating required from manual)
Torque:
Estimated 25-30 lb-ft (Specific OEM rating required from manual)
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor (Likely Mikuni BSR42 or similar)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Engine Internal Components
Bore X Stroke:
Exact specifications would be found in the manual.
Compression Ratio:
Exact specifications would be found in the manual.
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Hi/Lo Range
Drive Modes:
2WD / 4WD (selectable)
Features
Clutch Type:
CVT automatic clutch system
V Belt:
Crucial component for CVT operation, replacement intervals detailed in maintenance section.
Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Typically around 85-90 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual)
Width:
Typically around 46-48 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual)
Height:
Typically around 47-49 inches (Specific OEM dimension required from manual)
Weights
Dry Weight:
Around 650-700 lbs (Specific OEM weight required from manual)
Ground Clearance:
Approximately 10-12 inches (Specific OEM clearance required from manual)
Cargo
Front Rack Capacity:
Typically around 100 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual)
Rear Rack Capacity:
Typically around 200 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual)
Towing Capacity:
Typically around 1000-1200 lbs (Specific OEM capacity required from manual)
Safety Features
Ratings
Atv Safety Standards:
Compliance with industry safety standards for ATVs (e.g., ANSI, BRP).
Active Features
Braking System:
Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear for reliable stopping power.
4X4 Engagement:
On-demand 4WD for enhanced traction in challenging terrain.
Passive Features
Ergonomics:
Design considerations for rider comfort and control.
Lighting:
Headlights and taillight for visibility.
Technology Features
Infotainment
Display Features:
Basic LCD display for speed, odometer, trip meter, fuel level, 4WD indicator, and gear position (if applicable).
Driver Assistance
Traction Control:
N/A (No advanced electronic traction control systems).
Connectivity
Connectivity Options:
N/A (No modern connectivity features like Bluetooth or smartphone integration).
Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 100 hours or annually (Specific interval provided in manual).
Air Filter Cleaning:
Frequent inspection and cleaning, especially in dusty conditions (Details in manual).
Spark Plug Replacement:
Typically every 1-2 years or as per manual recommendation.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Typically SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50, API SG or higher (Verify specific viscosity and API rating in manual).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 2.5-3 liters (with filter change, verify in manual).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze (Verify specific mixture ratio in manual).
Transmission Fluid Type:
Specific CVT fluid or a high-quality synthetic ATF (Verify in manual).
Gearcase Oil Type:
Gear oil, typically SAE 80W-90 (Verify in manual).
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
CVT belt wear, brake pad wear, suspension bushings.
Potential Electrical Issues:
Battery terminals, starter solenoid, stator issues are not uncommon on older ATVs.
Throttle Response:
Carburetor tuning and cleaning are critical for optimal throttle response.
Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Arctic Cat Heritage:
Arctic Cat has a long history in powersports, initially known for snowmobiles, expanding into ATVs in the 1990s.
Model Evolution
Arctic Cat 500 Lineage:
The 500 series was a core offering, known for its utility and power, with the TRV variant adding touring and passenger capability.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Arctic Cat ATVs were primarily manufactured in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA.
Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Atv Awards:
While specific awards for the 2004 500 TRV are not widely publicized, Arctic Cat ATVs of this era were generally well-regarded for their utility and capability in their class.
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