Honda TRX680FA Service Manual page 243

ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
Insert the starter rope into the drive pulley and tie
the rope end in a square knot (page 11-5). Set the
rope end into the cavity as shown.
Wrap the rope around the pulley in a counterclock-
wise direction as viewed from the ratchet side as
shown.
Set the rope into the pulley cutout.
SQUARE KNOT
CUTOUT
ROPE
Apply grease to the pulley pivot.
Install the pulley while hooking the inner end of the
spring onto the pulley hook.
PULLEY
Preload the starter spring by turning the pulley 2
turns counterclockwise and hold it.
Route the rope end through the starter housing and
starter grip holes while the pulley remains held in
place. Tie the rope end in a square knot.
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