Polaris Outlaw 500, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
7
Charging Procedure
NOTE: Remote charging terminals have been
provided to allow for battery charging without
removal of the front cab.
1. Attach the Positive battery charging cable to the Red
Charge Terminal (A); which is directly connected to the
positive battery terminal. It is located just above the front
right shock mount.
2. Attach the Negative battery charging cable to the free end
of the Black Cable (B) under the right front cab (which is
directly connected to the negative battery terminal).
3. Charge with a charging output no larger than 1/10 of the
battery's amp/hr rating. Charge as needed to raise the open
circuit voltage to 12.9 V or greater.
STARTING SYSTEM
Starter System Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Does Not Turn
• Battery discharged. Low specific gravity
• Loose or faulty battery cables or corroded connections
(see Voltage Drop Tests)
• Related wiring loose, disconnected, or corroded
• Poor ground connections at battery cable, starter motor
or starter solenoid (see Voltage Drop Tests)
• Faulty key switch
• Faulty kill switch
• Faulty neutral diode
• Faulty clutch switch
• Faulty starter solenoid or starter motor
• Engine problem – seized or binding (Can engine be
rotated easily ?)
• NOTE: The Outlaw will not push start or key start if
the battery is disconnected or completely dead.
Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly
• Battery discharged
• Excessive circuit resistance – poor connections (see
Voltage Drop Test)
• Engine problem – seized or binding (Can engine be
rotated easily?)
• Faulty or worn brushes in starter motor
• Automatic compression release inoperative
Starter Motor Turns – Engine Does Not Rotate
• Faulty starter drive/one way clutch
• Faulty starter drive gears or starter motor gear
• Faulty flywheel gear or loose flywheel
• Possible engine damage
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of explosion or sparks,
connect positive (red) cable first and negative
(black) cable last.
A
B