1985-1995 Polaris ATV and Light Utility Hauler Service Manual, Page 390Get this manual
ELECTRICAL Electric Starter System Test Sequence Condition: Starter fails to turn motorNOTE: Make sure engine crankshaft is free to turn before proceedingDynamic testing of starter systemA digital multitester must be used for this testWith the tester on the VDC position, place the tester's black lead on the battery negative and the red lead on the battery positiveNo Reading should be 12.4 or greater
Remove battery and properly serviceInstall fully charged shop battery to continue test
Disconnect WhiteRed engagement coil wire from the starter solenoidConnect tester black wire to battery groundConnect red tester lead to WhiteRed harness wire at solenoidTurn on ignition switch and depress the starter buttonTester should read battery voltage
Check voltage on both sides of circuit breaker, ignition switch and starter buttonThe voltage on both sides should be the sameNOTE: The ignition switch must be on and the starter button depressedReplace the defective component