Have a Sportsman 500 EFI HO that has recently developed a starting problem. Can hear the fuel pump, a strong click when the key is turned … but no starter. Thought it was the battery at first because when I put on a battery tender it showed charging and then would start for a while. This time the battery shows charge when plugged into the battery tender.

Does start with the recoil starter. Takes about three pulls. Never used it before this event … surprised me when the beastie actually fired up!

What is best way to determine if is the starter solenoid or the starter?

Many thanks guys!