well I took it riding yesterday and I have to say I am over all pleased with my new ride except for 1 small problem.I went thru about a foot or to of water to test the 4wd and the belt imediatly started slipping from obviosly getting wet.Do you just have to make sure the cover is sealed or is there more to it than that.Thanks

 

If the clutch cover and it's two vent tubs are sealed,the ATV goes up to its gas tank with out a problem. There is also a seal behind the primary and secondary pulleys that must be water tight.

 

I was just reading about the seals.I guess I will read up on replacing the seals becuase I know you have to pull the clutches which shouldnt be a big dea lbut I just dont want to dive into it blindly and I will also inspect the cover and install a new cover gasget and replace the belt since im allready in there and I have know idea how old it is.now i will have a spare.thanks again fir the great info.

 

Here how deep they can go without mods, I know this guy has it snockled but I had my stock 500 in those conditions many times without a Problem.

YouTube - Polaris Sportsman 500 digging through the swamp with outlaws

No use to go deeper,your riding Buddy's will not follow you anyways.

 

I wasnt near that deep.got a leak somewhere,will keep ya posted