1999 sportsman 500 will not run in 4 wheel drive (just started) where should I start my troubleshooting.

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1999 Polaris Sportsman 500. I have fuel leaking from the tank fitting that the hose to the fuel shutoff goes. When I try to tighten it, it leaks more. Any suggestions?

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Normally, you would just drain the tank, remove the fitting and replace the gasket. I don't see a gasket though, unless it is just a standard O-ring. That is the way to do it though.

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Jul 29, 2023 • Polaris 2004 Sportsman 500 H.O

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1999 Polaris Sportsman 500. Why will it not turn off please?

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It is a known issue. You likely need a new switch, they burn the contacts with prolonged use.

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Dec 31, 2022 • Polaris 2004 Sportsman 500 H.O

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Have 2004 Polaris sportsman 500 HO, the tach does not work,, the needle does not move and the 4 wheel drive does not work., any suggestions?

check fuses and connections https://quads.ddns.net/service-manuals/polaris/

Sep 16, 2022 • Polaris 2004 Sportsman 500 H.O

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What should the float be set at on a 1999polaris sportsman 500

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Nov 07, 2021 • ATVs

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I have 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500. Just replaced the carb, but now it will not start or run. I've adjusted the idle screw, etc. Ideas?

Adjust idle and mixture screws to default positions - start it and then make the necessary adjustments. Idle speed, low and high speed mixture settings if applicable..

Aug 28, 2017 • ATVs

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Just bought this bike had no manuals with it I need to know about checking and changing oil

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Dec 21, 2015 • Polaris 2011 Sportsman 500 H.O

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Will not start, battery is fine

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Jul 10, 2015 • Polaris 2005 Sportsman 500 H.O

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I have a polars 500HO 2004. The four wheel drive has been intermittent. Last year ploughing snow, it would run and then when the snow built up, it would kick out of four wheel drive. This year the

My 2005 polaris Sportsman 500 does this in the winter when plowing, but only sometimes when pushing the override button to go backwards in 4x4. A friend told be to check the differential fluid levels in the rear for my machine. Have not done this yet.

Jan 05, 2015 • Polaris 2004 Sportsman 500 H.O

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My 2007 polaris sportsman 500 ho will not engage into 4 wheeldrive. the light on my odmoter will come on but it will not engage. whenit is in 2 x 4 i can see the drive shaft going to the front wheels...

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Jul 15, 2017 • Polaris ATV

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4 wheel drive goes on and off

you ever change the hub fluid?

Jul 17, 2017 • Polaris ATV

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I lost 4 wheel drive , it was there when I purchased the bike. 1999 sportsman 500 Thanks to anyone with suggestions Michelle

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Hello all, to overcome this problem, I pulled off the 6 pin connector to the speedometer, shorted the brown and brown/white wires together and taped it up. Did not reconnect the plug. This bypasses the speedometer (it did not work to begin with) and allows the AWD to engage.

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