Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 Service Manual page 287

Shims
NOTE: The shims will be replaced during
reassembly.
BRUSH
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
1. Measure resistance between starter input
terminal and insulated brushes.
should be .3 ohms or less. Remember to subtract
meter lead resistance.
2. Measure resistance between insulated brush and
starter housing. Reading should be infinite. (OL).
Inspect insulation on brush wires for damage and
repair or replace as necessary.
O--rings
3. Slide positive brush springs to the side, pull
4. Measure resistance between ground brush and
The reading
Inspection
1. Measure length of each carbon brush. Replace
brushes out of their guides and remove brush
plate. Slide brush end frame off end of starter.
NOTE: The electrical input post must stay with
the field coil housing.
brush plate. Resistance should be .3 ohms or
less.
brush assembly when worn to 5/16" (8 mm) or
less. The brushes must slide freely in their
holders.
ELECTRICAL
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