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Recoil Assembly
ENGINE
EC25PF Engine
1.
If the recoil spring was removed, reinstall it in its recess in the flywheel housing. The spring should spiral
counterclockwise toward the center.
2.
Grease spring with Polaris low temperature grease.
3.
Install recoil spring retaining plate.
4.
Grease and install spring hook, making sure it properly engages the spring end.
5.
Install ratchet friction ring and friction spring
assembly. The friction spring should engage the
bent tab on the recoil spring retaining plate. The ilL"
on the friction ring should be positioned as shown in
the photo at right.
6.
Grease the center hole and seal in the flywheel
housing.
7.
Install ratchet pawl bracket. The alignment pin and
the square drive on the bracket shaft should
properly align in the spring hook.
8.
While holding the bracket tight against the spring
hook, flip the flywheel housing over and thread the
reel onto the pawl bracket shaft.
9.
Clamp the ratchet pawl bracket in the corner of the jaws of a vise. Firmly hand tighten the reel.
Pin must engage
hole during
reassembly
10. If the rope was removed, or if a new rope is being installed, attach one end of the rope to the reel, pass the
other end of the rope through the guide in the reel housing and attach it to the rope handle.
11. Install the rope housing over the reel.
12. Holding the flywheel housing with one hand, rotate the rope housing clockwise until the rope is completely
re-wound.
13. Rotate the housing three more turns and reinstall bolts.
14. Reinstall pawl return spring.
15. Check recoil and ratchet operation.
16. When reinstalling assembly onto engine, use
Loctite 515 Gasket Eliminator between the flywheel
housing and crankcase.
Polaris Industries Inc.
3.23
7/96
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