The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.
Engine Designation Numbers
50cc Model: M10A - Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, SOHC, 4-Stroke, Electric Start
90cc Model: H18S - Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, SOHC, 4-Stroke, Electric Start
VIN Identification
Engine Serial Number Location
Whenever corresponding about an engine, be sure to refer to the engine serial number. This information can be found stamped on
the top LH side of the crankcase as shown below.
Vehicle Identification Number Location
The vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine serial number are important for identification purposes. See the illustrations
below as a location reference.
NOTE: When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
NOTE: Some manuals can be found at the Polaris website: www.polarisindustries.com or purchased from
www.purepolaris.com.
Paint Codes
Painted PartColor DescriptionPolaris Number
Frame / Swing ArmMedium Gloss BlackP-067
Frame / Swing ArmCloud SilverP-385
Replacement Keys
Replacement keys can be made from the original key. Polaris offers replacement key blanks (0453013) that can be cut to match the
original. Should both keys become lost, ignition switch replacement is required.
Special Tools may be required to service this ATV. Some of the tools listed are mandatory, while other tools may be substituted with
a similar tool, if available. Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Special Tools when servicing any Polaris product.
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline. There are exceptions in the steering, suspension, and engine
areas. Always consult the exploded views in each manual section for torque values of fasteners before using standard torque.
ACV: Alternating current voltage.
Alternator: Electrical generator producing voltage alternating current.
ATDC: After top dead center.
BBDC: Before bottom dead center.
BDC: Bottom dead center.
BTDC: Before top dead center.
CC: Cubic centimeters.
Center Distance: Distance between center of crankshaft and center of driven clutch shaft.
Chain Pitch: Distance between chain link pins (No. 35 = 3/8" or 1 cm). Polaris measures chain length in number of pitches.
CI: Cubic inches.
Clutch Buttons: Plastic bushings which aid rotation of the movable sheave in the drive and driven clutch.
Clutch Offset: Drive and driven clutches are offset so that drive belt will stay nearly straight as it moves along the clutch face.
Clutch Weights: Three levers in the drive clutch which relative to their weight, profile and engine RPM cause the drive clutch to close and grip
the drive belt.
Crankshaft Run-Out: Run-out or "bend" of crankshaft measured with a dial indicator while crankshaft is supported between centers on V blocks
or resting in crankcase. Measure at various points especially at PTO.
CVT: Centrifugal Variable Transmission (Drive Clutch System)
DCV: Direct current voltage.
Dial Bore Gauge: A cylinder measuring instrument which uses a dial indicator. Good for showing taper and out-of-round in the cylinder bore.
Electrical Open: Open circuit. An electrical circuit which isn't complete.
Electrical Short: Short circuit. An electrical circuit which is completed before the current reaches the intended load. (i.e. a bare wire touching the
chassis).
End Seals: Rubber seals at each end of the crankshaft.
Engagement RPM: Engine RPM at which the drive clutch engages to make contact with the drive belt.
ft.: Foot/feet.
Foot Pound: Ft. lb. A force of one pound at the end of a lever one foot in length, applied in a rotational direction.
g: Gram. Unit of weight in the metric system.
gal.: Gallon.
ID: Inside diameter.
in.: Inch/inches.
Inch Pound: In. lb. 12 in. lbs. = 1 ft. lb.
kg/cm2: Kilograms per square centimeter.
kg-m: Kilogram meters.
Kilogram/meter: A force of one kilogram at the end of a lever one meter in length, applied in a rotational direction.
l or ltr: Liter.
lbs/in2: Pounds per square inch.
Left or Right Side: Always referred to based on normal operating position of the driver.
m: Meter/meters.
Mag: Magneto.
Magnetic Induction: As a conductor (coil) is moved through a magnetic field, a voltage will be generated in the windings. Mechanical energy is
converted to electrical energy in the stator.
mi.: Mile/miles.
mm: Millimeter. Unit of length in the metric system. 1 mm = approximately .040".
Nm: Newton meters.
OD: Outside diameter.
Ohm: The unit of electrical resistance opposing current flow.
oz.: Ounce/ounces.
Piston Clearance: Total distance between piston and cylinder wall.
psi.: Pounds per square inch.
PTO: Power take off.
qt.: Quart/quarts.
Regulator: Voltage regulator. Regulates battery charging system output at approx. 14.5 DCV as engine RPM increases.
Reservoir Tank: The fill tank in the liquid cooling system.
Resistance: In the mechanical sense, friction or load. In the electrical sense, ohms, resulting in energy conversion to heat.
RPM: Revolutions per minute.
Seized Piston: Galling of the sides of a piston. Usually there is a transfer of aluminum from the piston onto the cylinder wall.
Possible causes: 1) improper lubrication; 2) excessive temperatures; 3) insufficient piston clearance; 4) stuck piston rings.
Stator Plate: The plate mounted under the flywheel supporting the battery charging coils.
TDC: Top dead center. Piston's most outward travel from crankshaft.
Vo lt : The unit of measure for electrical pressure of electromotive force. Measured by a voltmeter in parallel with the circuit.
Wat t: Unit of electrical power. Watts = amperes x volts.
WOT: Wide open throttle.