Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 220

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 220 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
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Remove the starter rope from the drive pulley.
Check the starter rope for wear or damage.
Check the recoil starter spring and replace it with a
new one if it is damaged or broken.
ASSEMBLY
Install the spring by hooking the outer end onto the
starter housing hook as shown.
Install the starter rope into the drive pulley and tie
the rope end in a square knot.
Wrap the rope around the drive pulley in a counter-
clockwise direction as viewed from the ratchet side
as shown.
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ROPE
SPRING
SPRING
ROPE
DRIVE PULLEY
HOOK
HOOK
SQUARE KNOT
DRIVE PULLEY
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