1996 Sportsman 500 – Carb Adjustment, idles really high

I recently took apart the carb and cleaned it but when I removed the pilot screw, I didn't count the turns to remove it. In the repair manual it says 1 1/2 turns out.

To get the turns out, and seating the screw, do I tighten until it barely seats and feels pressure or do I need to tighten it as far in and then back out?

Also, the ATV idles really high and I've backed out the idle screw almost as far as it will go and it doesn't change the idle. I havent messed with the air screw to adjust but before I do wanted to see exactly what needed to be adjusted.

I also might have the throttle cable too tight and might need to adjust.

Finally, which screw affects idle speed more, other than the idle screw? The pilot screw or the air screw?

Totally lost….need a AWD guru….

01 sportsman 500 H.O...

Heres whats going on...

Ive had no 4wd for a long time now, after trying many times myself to fix it i took it to a polaris dealer, and 730 bucks later its STILL screwed up...

New parts...
Armature plates.
Hub Coils.
Sleeves.
Hilliards.
CV axles.
AWD switch...

The front right tire pulls flawlessly going forward. The left tire does nothing. Neither tire will do anything in reverse.

I pulled the plugs off under the "hood" that plugs the handlebar harness into the coils...i have 11.9 volts to both sides, and good grounds on both.

If i shift to reverse i have no volts to them, unless i hit the override, and then, boom, power to both.

I have NO IDEA wtf is going on here. I really need ideas here yall...

Totally lost….need a AWD guru….

01 sportsman 500 H.O...

Heres whats going on...

Ive had no 4wd for a long time now, after trying many times myself to fix it i took it to a polaris dealer, and 730 bucks later its STILL screwed up...

New parts...
Armature plates.
Hub Coils.
Sleeves.
Hilliards.
CV axles.
AWD switch...

The front right tire pulls flawlessly going forward. The left tire does nothing. Neither tire will do anything in reverse.

I pulled the plugs off under the "hood" that plugs the handlebar harness into the coils...i have 11.9 volts to both sides, and good grounds on both.

If i shift to reverse i have no volts to them, unless i hit the override, and then, boom, power to both.

I have NO IDEA wtf is going on here. I really need ideas here yall...

Time for a Battery

My ace 570 is a 2015 and just before I got it the seller put a new battery in to it and now it needs another one so my question is what size cuz this battery that's in it looks too tall and probably the wrong one so if anybody knows what part number it is cuz I don't have a manual either or a recommendation for a good one good brand I'd appreciate it thank you jack

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side panels

Hi, I have a 07 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO X2 I recently purchased and is missing the side panels. Does anyone know where to find some or have some that aren't $150 a piece? thanks

Front Gearcase Oil Confusion.

Hi Everyone, i'm a newbie to the site. I have a 2004 Sportsman 500 HO. I have spent hours going through the threads. I have learned enough reading the threads to give me the confidence to switch from the expensive Polaris fluids to Mobil 1. I'm ready to switch out the front gearcase oil, but a little confused due to the year of my machine. Ive seen some threads that say you cant use the Mobil 1 ATF in the gearbox.

Can anyone confirm that its safe to use the Mobil 1 ATF on my 2004? Thanks in advance for the help guy's. John

Hello everyone from Washington State!

Hi all, newbie member here. I have a 2004 Sportsman 500 HO. I was doing my maintenance on it and found this awesome sight while looking for technical information. Looking forward to learning a lot from everyone. John

New guy from Northwestern PA

Hello.

I purchased a (new) 2018 sportsman 850 sp back in December. It's my first atv, however I have some experience riding a 2004 honda. I picked the 850 because I am a heavier individual and I didn't want the atv to have any trouble with my weight.

I currently have 12 hours and 55 miles on it - it's kind of difficult for me to find legal local places to ride. Also, my mother's husband with the honda wants to ride with me, and the trailer I have is only big enough for one atv (and I don't have a truck) so that doesn't help. So we must trailer my atv to his parents house an hour each way where his atv is stored.

I've done 4 things to it so far other than that it's stock. Next winter I will be added heated hand grips and a plow, other than that I don't have anymore plans for mods.
-Winch with synthetic rope
-Hitch
-3rd brake light
-Light bar

:big-grin

Our First Canam

Wife and I have been out of the quadding lifestyle for about 8 years. Started with a pair of Honda Rubicons and now have a Canam Outlander Max 850 XT. Looking forward to our first ride ASAP. Thanks for adding me to the group.