Yes you do. You have to take the distributor shaft out of the distributor to Remove the pick-up coil / stator.
The machine is designed by Polaris and built by Aeon.
The alternator, or stator, is behind the pull-start cover on the right side of the engine.
Polaris Predator 90
If the resistor is alright why replace it.
On the stator cover on the right side of the engine. Their will be a 9/16" bolt at the top of the housing, which is your timing hole.
It is not 90 degrees. It is 89 degrees 16 minutes, approx.
i had the same exact problem with my 2001 polaris sportsman 400. It is either your voltage regulator or your stator. With your ATV running disconnect the positive terminal on your battery. IF the ATV quits instantly then its probably your stator.
90 radar 105 speedo
35mph- 45mph
Don't do it, it is there for a reason.
In order to check the stator on boat, you need to have a multimeter. First you have to make sure that the spark plugs are not misfiring. If they are replace them and then restart the battery.