POLARIS PREDATOR ATV 500 2003 FACTORY SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL + WIRINGS
Loaded with Hi Resolution illustrations, instructions, photos, and diagrams, complete to service and repair your POLARIS.
193 Pages
MODELS COVERED:
POLARIS PREDATOR 500
MODEL NUMBER: A03GJ50AA
MANUAL COVER:
– GENERAL
– MAINTENANCE
– ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
– FUEL SYSTEM
– BODY/SUSPENSION
– BRAKES
– 7 ELECTRICAL
MANUAL COVER ALSO:
- General Specifications
- Periodic Maintenance
Engine Removal & Installation - Clutch
- Transmission
- Lubrication System
Fuel System - Electrical System
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Wheels & Tires
- Frame
Maintenance Schedule - Wiring Diagrams
Troubleshooting
This manual is the same as the manual used by workshops. Service Manual contains detailed instructions and step by step diagrams for all workshop procedures.
Language: English
Format: PDF – Indexed and Searchable
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- Engine: 499cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke with double overhead cams (DOHC).
- Horsepower: 41 horsepower.
- Transmission: Five-speed manual with reverse.
- Fuel system: Mikuni BSR 42mm carburetor.
- Suspension:
- Front: Dual A-arm with Fox adjustable coil-over shocks and 10 inches of travel.
- Rear: Linkless swingarm with a Fox remote reservoir shock featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound, and compression damping, and 11 inches of travel.
- Brakes: Dual hydraulic disc brakes on the front and a single hydraulic disc on the rear.
- Weight: 415 pounds (dry).
- Top speed: 73 mph in stock condition.
- Tires: Maxxis RAZR tires (21×7-10 front and 20×11-9 rear) on Douglas aluminum rims.
- Features: Stock features included a chromoly axle, braided stainless steel brake lines, and a polyethylene skid plate.
- Frame cracking: A known weakness for the 2003 Predator 500 is a frame that can crack under the gas tank.
- Ignition issues: Some owners have reported problems with the ignition system.
- Electrical problems: Common issues include wiring harness failures and faulty voltage regulators.
- Valvetrain issues: Some used examples have been found with valve issues, requiring shims to be replaced.
- Cylinder kit: A
is available for the 2003–2004 model years and can be found at retailers such as Walmart.
- Clutch components: Companies like Moose and Hinson offer clutch plates and springs.
- Aftermarket cams: High-performance camshafts are available for engine upgrades.
- Used OEM parts: You can find original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, including plastics and control arms, on marketplaces like eBay.



