2001 Polaris SLH, Virage PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 247Get this manual
Electrical Systems Starter MotorTroubleshooting
Condition: Starter fails to turn motor or motor turns slowlyDynamic testing of starter system (for this test, digital multitester must be used) CAUTION:
Remove battery, test andor serviceInstall fully charged shop battery to continue the test(Continue on with left column
Make sure that engine crankshaft is free to turn before proceedingWith the tester on VDC, place the tester black lead on the battery negative (-) terminal and the tester red lead on the battery positive (+) terminalReading should be 12.4 or greaterIs it? No- Vest Disconnect the red engagement coil wire from the starter solenoidConnect the black tester wire to an appropriate ground and the red lead to the red harness wire at the solenoid Push the start button The meter should read battery voltageDoes it? No- Vest Reconnect the solenoid Connect the tester black lead to the battery positive terminal and the red tester lead to the solenoid end of the battery-to-solenoid cablePush the start button The reading must be less than .1 DCIs it? No- Vest