Polaris Virage TX 2000 - Page 237

ELECTRICAL
Starter Motor
Starter Motor Disassembly
5. Measure resistance between starter input terminal
and insulated brushes. Reading should be .3 ohms
or less. Remember to subtract meter lead resistance.
6. Measure resistance between insulated brush and
starter housing. Reading should be infinite. (OL).
Inspect insulation on brush wires for damage and
repair or replace as necessary.
7. Slide positive brush springs to the side, pull brushes
out of their guides and remove brush plate. Slide brush
end frame off end of starter. NOTE: The electrical
input post must stay with the field coil housing.
8. Measure resistance between ground brush and brush
plate. Resistance should be .3 ohms or less.
Brush Inspection
1. Measure length of each carbon brush. Replace brush
assembly when worn to 5/16" (8 mm) or less. The
brushes must slide freely in their holders.
Carbon Brush
Service Limit 5/16" (8mm)
3/00
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