Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 58

ENGINE SERVICING (RECOIL STARTER)
7. Slide the cable pulley onto the center hub of
the recoil housing, and simultaneously, hook
the spring end around the recoil spring
retaining lug.
8. Preload the recoil spring by rotating the cable
pulley 1/2 - 1 turn counterclockwise until the
cable mounting hole in pulley lines up with
the cable port (opening) in the recoil housing.
9. Hold pulley in place to prevent retraction and
pull cable through the cable port in the recoil
housing. Cable to be pulled out
approximately
20
inches. With cable pulled
out, lock the cable pulley in place with a
home-made tool. A vise grip may be used to
retain starter cable in place but caution is to
be exercised so that the cable is not
accidentally damaged.
10. SI ide the cable guide onto the starter cable,
hold end of cable, remove vise grip and clamp
at back side of cable gu ide.
11. Position the cable guide so that the bell end
faces toward the oiler fitting on the recoil
housing. Secure cable guide to recoil housing
with 2 screws and lockwashers, using a
screwdriver, Fig.
11-70.
Fig. 11-70
Cable
Guide
I
12. Slide the rubber bumper with bushing, starter
handle with bushing and clamping ring (small
diameter first) onto the starter cable.
13. Wind the starter cable around the retaining
cone and seat the cable with cone into the
11-34
clamping ring. Seat the retaining cone, using a
flat end punch and hammer.
14. Pull the clamping ring with retaining cone and
cable into the starter handle seat. Push end of
starter handle into the rubber bumper.
Fig. 11·71
Starter Handle
Bumper
15. Remove the vise grip and allow the starter
cable to slowly retract onto the cable pulley.
Care must be exercised so that the cable does
not suddenly retract and cause possible
damage.
16. Lubricate the engagement pawl pivot pins in
the cable pulley with light oil. Place engage-
ment pawls into position and slide shim
washer over the center hub, Fig.
11-72.
Fig. 11·72