Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
MODEL NUMBER INFORMATION
Model Number
The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Engine Designation Numbers
EH50PLE - Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled,4 Stroke,
Electric Start
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EH46PLE - Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled,4 Stroke,
Electric Start
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Vehicle and Engine Serial Numbers
The machine model number and serial number are
important for vehicle identification. Be sure to refer to the
engine model number and serial number (A) whenever
corresponding about an engine. This information can be
found on the sticker applied to the top side of the
crankcase (A). An additional number is stamped on the
side of the crankcase beneath the cylinder coolant elbow.
The vehicle serial number is located:
400 / 500 Non Touring Vehicles (B)
500 Touring Vehicles (C)
A 12 MN 50 AX
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World
Mfg. ID
Engine
Vehicle Descriptor
Vehicle Identifier
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Check Digit
Model
Year
Body Style
Plant No
Individual Serial Number
* This could be either
a number or a letter
Powertrain
Emissions
4 X A M N 5 0 A * 0 P 0 0 0 0 0 0
A
B C