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  • polaris 1050cc SLXH starter question

    I just picked up a 98 SLXH w/30 hrs at a
    local auction, knowing nothing about it.
    Starter is whirring, but not engaging the engine. I haven't so much as seen a service manual for this boat and I'm new to skis. Can someone point me in the right direction?

    -D. ginther
    d_ginther@hotmail.com

  • #2
    Sounds like abad Bendix - download the Install guide in the Tech section to see how to replace/inspect it.

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    • #3
      yup a bad bendix. you could take off the front cover and spray some WD 40 on there it ould be just stuck from some rust, but its most likely bad.
      Rob

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      • #4
        Close.. The bendex is good. Turns out the flywheel is certainly toast. If I turn the impeller to move the flywheel a few degrees, the starter will catch.

        The bad news is that the motor had water in it. I've gotten most of it out and fogged the motor. The motor will fire, but doesn't really have enough flywheel to be turned over very well.

        I'm thinking about replacing the flywheel(which I'll have to do anyway) and seeing if the motor recovers. If not, it looks like I'll be ordering an SBT motor.

        -d

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