2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 363Get this manual
ELECTRICAL NOTE: Refer to the accessory instructions for accessory hook-up and installationOrangeWhite Wires Located In This Area
STARTER SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Does Not Run Battery dischargedLow specific gravity Loose or faulty battery cables or corroded connections (see Voltage Drop Tests) Related wiring loose, disconnected, or corroded Poor ground connections at battery cable, starter motor or starter solenoid (see Voltage Drop Tests) Faulty key switch Faulty kill switch Faulty starter solenoid or starter motor Engine problemseized or binding (Can engine be rotated easily with recoil starter?)
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Starter lockout malfunction Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly Battery dischargedlow specific gravity Excessive circuit resistancepoor connections (see Voltage Drop Test below) Engine problemseized or binding (Can engine be rotated easily?) Faulty or worn brushes in starter motor Starter Motor TurnsEngine Does Not Rotate Faulty starter drive