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Most of the switches on the vehicle can be tested at the terminal board or at the harness connectors located under
the front panel (Gen lll / Gen lV) or tank cover (Gen ll). To access the terminal board or connectors:
SRemove seat and top fuel tank cover (Gen ll models). Refer to Chapter 5.
SRemove front rack (if equipped) and front cover under headlight (Gen III & Gen IV models). Refer to Chapter
5.
Key Switch/Auxiliary Shut Off (Kill) Switch
Turn key and engine stop switch "ON" and check for battery voltage on Red/Black terminal or harness side of
connector. If battery voltage is present, switch function is O.K. Disconnect switch wires at terminal board or con-
nector. Check continuity of wires in each switch position. Continuity should exist between color coded wires as
shown in the chart below.
Blk
Off
F
On
"Off"
Continuity between Black and Brown wires. No continuity between Red/White and Red wires.
"On"
Continuity between Red/White and Red wires. No continuity between Black and Brown wires.
Starter Switch
Check starter switch at terminal board or at the harness connector. Terminal boards - Disconnect the White/Red
wire from the switch at the panel. Turn key and engine stop switch "ON". The wire should show battery voltage
when the starter button is depressed. Connector style harness - perform continuity test below with coupler discon-
nected.
Continuity Test - Turn key off. Disconnect Red/White and White/Red switch wires at terminal board or connector.
Continuity should exist between color coded wires as shown in the chart below.
R/W
Free
Pushed
F
Replace the switch if resistance is indicated or if voltage drop is greater than .1 DCV.
Override Button
Disconnect the Purple, Gray/White, and Green wires at the terminal board or connector. Continuity should exist
between color coded wires as shown in the chart below. Make sure to verify no continuity as well as continuity.
Pur
Free
F
Pushed
F
4/99
Switch Testing (Sportsman 335, Xplorer/Xpress 300, Trail Boss)
Brn
R/Blk
R
F
F
F
W/R
F
Grn
Gry/W
F
F
10.52
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Polaris Sales Inc.
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