2000 Polaris trailblazer 250 starter replacement HELP!!

[cheriah]

Ok guys be easy got a lady here. Yes blonde, but not dumb:yes: Just got the new starter for the quad and wondering if I "really" need a clutch puller since I have to take both primary and secondary out to access the starter? I don't have one.

Has anyone done it without one?? I'm gonna start on this tomorrow am so any and all comments will be appreciated,,,a little nervous bout removing the clutch anyway.....wish me luck!! thanks!!

[cheriah]

Did'nt need to pull clutchs off ....drained gas, turned bike on side, took off recoil and heat sheild,,,,easy access. It started right up but low compression now so new piston and rings next..ugh!

[Tinkerman]

You have to pull the clutch to get to 2 10mm bolts and most of the time if the starter has been replaced they don't put them back in so if you pull the pull starter and remove the 2 bolts each side the Bendix and also the skid plate the starter MIGHT come out if its missing the 2 10 mm bolts on the back side of the starter. You can get the 2 bolts out without removing the clutches it just take a while cuz you can only turn it 1/4 turn but really tough to put back in with the clutches on...and the reason why they are missing most of the time..I don't mind helping over the phone if you need it..Todd POLARISATVREPAIR.COM

[cheriah]

Thanks Todd, sorry but I was impatient:yes: and did it that way, and it worked well, except for the need to replace the piston and rings now....ugh!! (low compression). I kept the old one going to replace the brushes and keep it for a spare since this is a common thing for this quad it seems (bad starter).

[Austin Wright]

Could anyone tell me the bolt and nut size for the starter I've lost mine and need to replace starter because recoil starter broke 

[Frank Angerano]

I would think 8 mm is the size.  Length is the question!!!