2003 Polaris Sportsman 600, 2002-2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Service Manual, Page 248Get this manual
ELECTRICAL NOTE: Note the alignment marks on both ends of the starter motor casingThese marks must align during reassembly3Remove the front bracket assembly and the rear bracket assemblyRemove the shims from the armature shaft and inspect the Orings located on the armature housingOrings
Shims NOTE: The shims will be replaced during reassembly
3Slide positive brush springs to the side, pull brushes out of their guides and remove brush plateSlide brush end frame off end of starterNOTE: The electrical input post must stay with the field coil housing4Measure resistance between ground brush and brush plateResistance should be .3 ohms or less