2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI ATV Service Manual, Page 264Get this manual
ELECTRICAL 6Place armature in growlerTurn growler on and position hacksaw blade or feeler gauge lengthwise 18 (.3 cm) above armature coil laminatesRotate armature 360 If hacksaw blade is drawn to armature on any pole, the armature is shorted and must be replacedCAUTION: Use care when handling starter housingDo not drop or strike the housing as magnet damage is possibleIf magnets are damaged, starter must be replaced
Roller Bearing Seal
STARTER REASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1Install brush plate to field magnet housing aligning index tab
6Be sure wire insulation is in place around positive brush wire and pushed completely into slot on phenolic plate7Using non-petroleum grease, lubricate brush end bushing and install shims