1999 Sportsman 500 4x4
hey gang, when i go to start the sporty, the electric start acts as if the battery is almost dead. it does that kind of hit-n-miss starting, almost like a half start, then cuts out. it's not the continuous turning over of the motor noise, but rather a quick attempt to start, then cut out, quick attempt, cut out, then boom, it fires up. think this is the starter or maybe the contacts in the starter need to be cleaned? thanks all
PB500

 

assuming your batteries 100% charged up i would guess that the starter is dragging and might need to come off and be cleaned or rebuilt. i know a guy @ work who had a 00' and said that water gets to it and rust it. just a thought.

 

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If you have had the starter in water it will have to be pulled and all the conatcts cleaned.

 

ok, i will have to pull it. whats the procedure for pulling the starters on a 99 500? i know where it is, but what all will i have to remove to get it out? thanks - PB500

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: juttin_15

If you have had the starter in water it will have to be pulled and all the conatcts cleaned.</end quote></div>

My starter has been under many times(both 450's)...........Never had to pull it off and clean the contacts!!.......Caper...........

 

caper i heard trhe older ones were easier to have water issues but not sure my self.

 

anyone know how or how difficult it is to pull the starter on a 99? thanks PB500