Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual page 221

ENGINE
Sealed Recoil
Recoil Assembly, Cant.
1. Route rope through guide bushing and into reel. Tie a
secure knot in end of the rope.
2. Wind rope counterclockwise onto the reel, as viewed
from ratchet side of reel as shown.
3. Lock rope into notch on outer edge of reel.
4. Apply a small amount of Polaris low temp grease or
equivalent to the center post of the housing and the
bushing.
5. Install reel into housing making sure the spring drive
tab on the reel engages the spring and the reel is fully
seated in the housing.
6. Apply downward pressure on the reel and rotate
counterclockwise approximately 6 turns to pre-wind
the spring. Continue rotating counterclockwise until
rope on outer edge aligns with rope guide bushing.
7. Release rope from notch and allow reel to rewind
completely. If more pre-wind is required, place rope in
notch and add additional turns of pre-wind.
8. Install ratchet pawl and return spring.
9. Reinstall friction plate. NOTE: The friction plate must
be positioned with both end tabs of the friction spring
on the drive side of the ratchet.
10. Torque friction plate retaining bolt to 5-6
ft. Ibs.
(.69-.828 kg-m).
11. Reinstall recoil housing using a new gasket. Seal
stator wire harness grommet with RTV silicone.
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