Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
ELECTRICAL
7.15
CLUTCH SWITCH TEST
1. Disconnect the switch by pulling apart the switch
bullet connector.
Clutch Switch
2. Using an ohmmeter set to the ohms scale,
connect one lead to ground and one lead to the
switch bullet connector. Replace switch if there is
no continuity or greater than .5 ohms resistance.
TETHER SWITCH (ACCESSORY)
1. Disconnect wire harness from switch.
Ignition Tether Switch
2. Connect an ohmmeter across switch contacts.
Reading should be infinite (Ö).
3. Pull tether boot from switch and check for
continuity between switch contacts. Replace
switch if there is no continuity or greater than .5
ohms resistance.
INDICATOR LAMP
REPLACEMENT
1. Gain access to the lamps by disconnecting the
ignition switch harness, then expose and remove
the two T25 pod assembly screws under the
decorative trim buttons. Turn pod over.
2. Disconnect the wires of the lamp to be removed.
Remove indicator lamp from the panel by
depressing the lamp holding tangs with a pliers
while pushing the assembly out of the pod.
3. Push the new lamp into pod assembly. Reconnect
wiring and reattach the pod assembly to the
handlebar mount. Tighten screws to 27 in. lbs. (3
Nm)
NEUTRAL S TART DIODE
TEST
1. Disconnect diode from harness.
2. Using an ohm meter, test for continuity each way.
The diode should only read continuity one
direction if it is working properly.
Y/Blk
Brn/Y
3. Should the diode test good and there is still a
problem, check the clutch switch, wiring and
harness connections.
STARTER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Does Not Turn
G Battery discharged. Low specific
gravity
G Loose or faulty battery cables or
corroded connections (see Voltage
Drop Tests)
G Related wiring loose, disconnected,
or corroded
G Poor ground connections at battery
cable, starter motor or starter
solenoid (see Voltage Drop Tests)
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