2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 376Get this manual

ELECTRIC STARTER Check for continuity between pairs of commutator barsThere should be continuityCONTINUITY

Check for continuity between each commutator bar and the armature shaftThere should be no continuity
NO CONTINUITY

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