Fuel Sender Test - Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual

Squeeze Tabs -- Push Thru to Remove
If the rear work lights will not come on, check the
following:
GCheck for continuity between the switch
contacts -- Place volt meter leads between
two contacts with switch in ON position
GProbe the worklight plug wires at back of
vehicle, there should be at least 12V at the
plug
Worklight Plug Wires
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
1. Remove the front cover.
Brake Lamp Switch
Brake Switch Location: Under
front cover below headlight pod.
2. Disconnect wire harness from switch.
3. Connect an ohmmeter across switch contacts.
Reading should be infinite (∞).
4. Apply brake at handlebar lever and check for
continuity between switch contacts.
switch if there is no continuity or greater than .5
ohms resistance when the brake is applied with
slight pressure.
*NOTE: If replacing the brake switch, apply pipe
sealant to threads.

FUEL SENDER TEST

1. Remove the fuel sender from the fuel tank. Refer
to Chapter 4
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION".
2. Stand the fuel sender on a flat surface.
3. Hook up an ohm meter to the fuel sender harness
(Brown & Purple / White).
4. With the sender float in the empty position, the
meter should read 5 ohms.
5. Now slowly lift the sender float to the full
position, the meter should now read 90 ohms.
6. If the reading are not between 5 ohms and 90
ohms, replace the fuel sender.
ELECTRICAL
Replace
"FUEL SENDER
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