Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual page 183

ELECTRICAL
Faulty key switch
G
Faulty kill switch
G
Faulty starter solenoid or starter
G
motor.
Engine problem - seized or binding
G
(Can engine be rotated easily ?)
NOTE: The Predator will not push
G
start or key start if the battery is
disconnected or completely dead.
Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly
Battery discharged
G
Excessive circuit resistance - poor
G
connections (see Voltage Drop Test
below)
Engine problem - seized or binding
G
(Can engine be rotated easily?)
Faulty or worn brushes in starter
G
motor
Automatic compression release
G
inoperative
Starter Motor Turns - Engine Does Not Rotate
Faulty starter drive/one way clutch
G
Faulty starter drive gears or starter
G
motor gear
Faulty flywheel gear or loose
G
flywheel
Possible engine damage
G
STARTER VOLTAGE DROP
TESTING
A Voltage Drop Test tests for bad connections. When
performing the procedure, 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 .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 chart on 10.21 to perform voltage
drop tests on the starter system.
Voltage should not exceed
.1 DC volts per connection
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STARTER MOTOR
DISASSEMBLY
Use only electrical contact cleaner to clean starter
motor parts. Some solvents may leave a residue or
damage internal parts and insulation.
1. Note the alignment marks on both ends of the
starter motor casing. These marks must align
during reassembly.
2. Remove the two bolts, washers, and sealing
O-Rings. Inspect O-Rings and replace if damaged.