Confidence votes 261K. To remove a starter on a Polaris Sportsman 400 one must either decide first whether they understands well enough to do the task on their own or if a mechanic should be called.emove 2 10 mm bolts and remove starter. might have to tap it to loosen up. reassemble. if n … ecessary sand hole where starter goes into housing and coat with grease. tap if necessary.