2004 Ski-Doo Elite Factory Service Manual, Page 73Get this manual
Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING Subsection 03 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
SYMPTOM
STARTER TURNS BUT DOES NOT CRANK THE ENGINE
CONDITION
TESTINSPECTION
NORMAL USE7Check engineaEngine seizedOverhaul the engine8Check height of commutator micaaCommutator mica too highUndercut mica9Check field coil resistanceaShorted field coilRepair or replace yoke10Check armature resistanceaShorted armatureRepair or replace armature11Check tension of brush springsaWeak brush spring tensionReplace springs12Check yoke assembly magnetsaWeak magnetsReplace yoke assembly13Check if bushings are wornaWorn bushingsReplace bushings