Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual page 49

5. Align the inner hook of the spiral spring with the
notch in the reel spacer.
6. Install the ratchets making sure the ends are properly
oriented on the reel.
7. Install the spacer, spring, and the ratchet guide mak-
ing sure the ratchet pins engage the guide.
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KM400
8. Hold the ratchet guide down in place on the ratchet
pins and secure with the cap screw coated with blue
Loctite #243. Tighten securely.
KM405
9. With the 50 cm (20 in.) of rope exposed, hook the
rope in the notch of the reel.
10. Rotate the reel four turns clockwise; then release the
rope from the notch and allow the rope to retract.
11. Pull the rope out two or three times to check for cor-
rect tension and ratchet extender.
KM402A
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NOTE: Increasing the rotations in step 10 will
increase spring tension.
12. Place the recoil starter assembly into position on the
left-side cover; then tighten the cap screws to securely.
V-BELT COVER
1. Inspect the bearing for excessive wear, rough or
KM397A
binding when turning, seal condition, and secure
mounting in the V-belt cover.
KM401
KM410
KM412