2008 Polaris Sportsman 700/800/700 X2 EFI Service Manual, Page 350Get this manual
ELECTRICAL STARTER SYSTEM TESTING FLOW CHART
Condition: Starter fails to turn motorNOTE: Make sure engine crankshaft is free to turn before proceeding with dynamic testing of starter systemA digital multitester must be used for this test
With the tester on the VDC position, place the tester's black lead on the battery negative and the red lead on the battery positiveReading should be 12.4 DCor greaterRemove battery and properly serviceInstall fully charged shop battery to continue test
Yes Disconnect coil engagement wire from the starter solenoidConnect tester black wire to battery groundConnect red tester lead to harness wire at solenoidTurn on ignition switch and depress the starter buttonTester should read battery voltageCheck voltage on both sides of circuit breaker, ignition switchengine stop switch and starter buttonThe voltage on both sides should be the sameNOTE: The ignition switch and engine stop switch must be on and the starter button depressedReplace component if failed
Yes Voltage Testing Drop