Starting System Service; Starting System Operation Overview; Voltage Drop Test; Starter Motor Removal - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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STARTING SYSTEM SERVICE

STARTING SYSTEM OPERATION

Starter solenoid control is via an external relay controlled

by the ECU. The ECU uses "smart-start" technology

which operates independent of the driver turning the

ignition key. Once the ignition key is switched to the ON

position, the engine can be started. Turning the ignition

key to START signals the ECU to energize the starter

relay and start the engine. The starter is de-energized

once the engine speed reaches a set RPM.

The Voltage Drop Test is used to test for bad

connections. When performing the test, you are testing

the amount of voltage drop through the connection. A

poor or corroded connection will appear as a high

voltage reading. Voltage shown on the meter when

testing connections should not exceed 0.1 VDC per

connection or component.

To perform the test, place the meter on DC volts and

place the meter leads across the connection to be tested.

Refer to the voltage drop tests on the starter system in

this chapter.

Voltage should not exceed 0.1 volts per connection

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1. Remove driver side seat and disconnect the battery.

2. Raise and support rear of vehicle.

3. Remove RH rear wheel.

4. Remove the positive (+) wire from starter motor

5. From the RH rear wheel well, remove the negative

battery cable nut and the two fasteners securing the

starter motor to the engine.

The (-) negative battery cable is mounted to the

engine using the upper starter mounting bolt / stud.

6. Remove the starter from the engine.

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