🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Polaris Model: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Product Name: Polaris ATV Service Manual Repair 1999-2000 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: Essential technical resource for owners and mechanics of 1999-2000 Polaris ATVs, offering factory-level repair and maintenance guidance. Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis: Directly sourced from factory service documentation, providing a significant advantage over generic repair guides for specific model years and configurations. Key Features Key Features: Comprehensive coverage, detailed diagrams, torque specifications, troubleshooting guides, no printing/saving restrictions, free replacement offer. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Covered Years: 1999-2000 Page Count Page Count: 663 Manual Type Manual Type: Factory Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Systems: Engine overhaul, disassembly, reassembly, lubrication, ignition system, fuel system (carburetor/EFI), cooling system, exhaust system, starting system, charging system, drive train. Transmission Drivetrain: Transmission operation and repair, differential, drive shafts, axles, clutches, gearboxes, AWD systems where applicable. Chassis Suspension: Front and rear suspension, steering system, shocks, springs, bushings, linkages, swingarms. Braking System: Front and rear brake systems, hydraulic lines, calipers, master cylinders, brake pads, rotors, parking brake. Electrical System: Wiring diagrams, lighting, battery, starter motor, alternator/stator, ignition coil, CDI unit, fuses, switches, electronic control modules (ECMs). Bodywork Plastics: Body panels, fenders, seats, racks, handlebars, trim components, plastics. Fuel Delivery Efi: For EFI models, coverage likely includes basic troubleshooting of fuel pump, injectors, and ECU signals. Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and changes (coolant, brake fluid, gear oil), spark plug service, tire pressure checks. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic charts, common problems and solutions, error code interpretation (EFI models), no-spark troubleshooting, starting issues, performance problems. Repair Rebuild: Complete tear down and rebuild procedures for major components, including engine, transmission, suspension, and brake systems. Specifications: Detailed torque specifications for all fasteners, fluid capacities, component dimensions, engine specifications (bore, stroke, compression ratio), electrical specifications. Performance Enhancement: While not a performance tuning guide, it provides baseline specifications for tuning carburetor settings and checking engine health. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance and routine checks to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced diagnostics. Diagnostic Capabilities: Includes troubleshooting guides for common electrical faults (e.g., no spark, charging issues) and mechanical problems. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format: PDF Print Quality Print Quality: Printable (no restrictions) Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital Download) Searchability Searchability: Searchable text Navigation Navigation: Clickable chapters ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Types Covered: Various single-cylinder and twin-cylinder 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, including 250cc, 300cc, 325cc, 335cc, 400cc, and 500cc displacements. Performance Performance Tuning: While primarily focused on repair, the manual contains specifications that aid in understanding engine performance parameters such as compression ratios and valve clearances. Fuel System Fuel System Details: Covers carburetor adjustment, cleaning, and rebuilding (including main jet, pilot jet, mixture screw settings) and basic fuel injection (EFI) troubleshooting for applicable models. Lubrication Lubrication System: Details engine oil specifications, capacities, lubrication points, and oil change procedures. Specific oil viscosity recommendations are provided (e.g., SAE 20W-50 for many Polaris models of this era). Cooling System Cooling System: Information on radiator, coolant types, coolant capacity, flushing, and bleeding procedures. Specific coolant ratios are likely mentioned. Displacement Range Engine Displacements: 250cc, 300cc, 325cc, 335cc, 400cc, 425cc, 500cc 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Automatic (PVT - Polaris Variable Transmission) with centrifugal clutch and belt drive system. Some models may have chain final drive. Optional Optional Transmission: N/A for this range, PVT was standard. Features Transmission Features: Covers belt inspection and replacement, roller maintenance, secondary clutch adjustment, and gearbox fluid specifications and changes. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Exterior Dimensions: Varies by model; manual will contain specific lengths, widths, and heights for each listed ATV model. Weights Weight Specifications: Includes dry weight and curb weight specifications for each model, crucial for transport and load capacity. Cargo Cargo Capacity: Information on front and rear rack capacities and mounting points. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Safety Ratings: N/A (ATVs are not typically crash-tested or rated by agencies like NHTSA in the same way as cars). Active Features Active Safety Features: Brake system maintenance, suspension alignment, tire condition and pressure. Passive Features Passive Safety Features: Handlebar design, seating position, chassis stability. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment Features: N/A (Basic models; focus is on mechanical and electrical systems). Driver Assistance Driver Assistance Features: EFI models may have basic electronic engine management, but no advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Connectivity Connectivity Features: N/A 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Service Intervals: Detailed schedule for oil changes (e.g., every 100 hours or 6 months), filter replacements, spark plug service, valve adjustments (if applicable), and component inspections. Specific intervals for PVT belt inspection/replacement. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Specification: Likely SAE 20W-50 or SAE 10W-40 depending on specific engine and temperature range. Manual will specify exact Polaris or...
Essential technical resource for owners and mechanics of 1999-2000 Polaris ATVs, offering factory-level repair and maintenance guidance.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis:
Directly sourced from factory service documentation, providing a significant advantage over generic repair guides for specific model years and configurations.
Diagnostic charts, common problems and solutions, error code interpretation (EFI models), no-spark troubleshooting, starting issues, performance problems.
Repair Rebuild:
Complete tear down and rebuild procedures for major components, including engine, transmission, suspension, and brake systems.
Specifications:
Detailed torque specifications for all fasteners, fluid capacities, component dimensions, engine specifications (bore, stroke, compression ratio), electrical specifications.
Performance Enhancement:
While not a performance tuning guide, it provides baseline specifications for tuning carburetor settings and checking engine health.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance and routine checks to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced diagnostics.
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Includes troubleshooting guides for common electrical faults (e.g., no spark, charging issues) and mechanical problems.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Format:
PDF
Print Quality
Print Quality:
Printable (no restrictions)
Binding Type
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Searchability
Searchability:
Searchable text
Navigation
Navigation:
Clickable chapters
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Types Covered:
Various single-cylinder and twin-cylinder 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, including 250cc, 300cc, 325cc, 335cc, 400cc, and 500cc displacements.
Performance
Performance Tuning:
While primarily focused on repair, the manual contains specifications that aid in understanding engine performance parameters such as compression ratios and valve clearances.
Fuel System
Fuel System Details:
Covers carburetor adjustment, cleaning, and rebuilding (including main jet, pilot jet, mixture screw settings) and basic fuel injection (EFI) troubleshooting for applicable models.
Lubrication
Lubrication System:
Details engine oil specifications, capacities, lubrication points, and oil change procedures. Specific oil viscosity recommendations are provided (e.g., SAE 20W-50 for many Polaris models of this era).
Cooling System
Cooling System:
Information on radiator, coolant types, coolant capacity, flushing, and bleeding procedures. Specific coolant ratios are likely mentioned.
Displacement Range
Engine Displacements:
250cc, 300cc, 325cc, 335cc, 400cc, 425cc, 500cc
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
Automatic (PVT - Polaris Variable Transmission) with centrifugal clutch and belt drive system. Some models may have chain final drive.
Optional
Optional Transmission:
N/A for this range, PVT was standard.
Features
Transmission Features:
Covers belt inspection and replacement, roller maintenance, secondary clutch adjustment, and gearbox fluid specifications and changes.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Exterior Dimensions:
Varies by model; manual will contain specific lengths, widths, and heights for each listed ATV model.
Weights
Weight Specifications:
Includes dry weight and curb weight specifications for each model, crucial for transport and load capacity.
Cargo
Cargo Capacity:
Information on front and rear rack capacities and mounting points.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Safety Ratings:
N/A (ATVs are not typically crash-tested or rated by agencies like NHTSA in the same way as cars).
Active Features
Active Safety Features:
Brake system maintenance, suspension alignment, tire condition and pressure.
N/A (Basic models; focus is on mechanical and electrical systems).
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Features:
EFI models may have basic electronic engine management, but no advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
N/A
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Service Intervals:
Detailed schedule for oil changes (e.g., every 100 hours or 6 months), filter replacements, spark plug service, valve adjustments (if applicable), and component inspections. Specific intervals for PVT belt inspection/replacement.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Specification:
Likely SAE 20W-50 or SAE 10W-40 depending on specific engine and temperature range. Manual will specify exact Polaris or compatible oil grades.
Coolant Specification:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Manual will specify capacity and type.
Brake Fluid Specification:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid. Manual will specify type and capacity.
Gear Oil Specification:
Polaris Demand Drive (front differential) fluid and rear final drive gear oil specification will be detailed. Likely GL-4 or GL-5 rated gear oils.
Spark Plug Specification:
Manual will list correct spark plug type and gap for each engine variant (e.g., NGK).
Known Issues
Common Issues:
Manual addresses common issues such as PVT belt wear, carburetor jetting problems, ignition system failures (stator, coil), suspension wear, and steering linkage play.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Heritage:
Polaris has a long history in recreational vehicles, known for innovation and ruggedness in the ATV market since the early days of ATVs.
Model Evolution
Model Evolution Summary:
The 1999-2000 models represent a significant period of growth and refinement for Polaris ATVs, introducing or refining popular lines like the Sportsman, Scrambler, and Magnum.
Production
Production Focus:
This manual covers a transition period where Polaris was solidifying its market share with diverse models catering to utility, sport, and recreational riders.
📄 Vehicle Models Covered
1999 Models
Model List 1999:
Trail Blazer 250, Trail Boss 250, Xpress 300, Xplorer 300, Sportsman 335, Sport 400, Scrambler 400, Xplorer 400, Scrambler 500, Magnum 500, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 500 RSE, 500 6x6