Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual page 333

RECOIL STARTER
completely fills the sheave groove, there
should be approximately 50 em (20 in.)
free to install through the frame and
body.
d. Pull the rope several times to check for
proper rewinding and binding. The rope
should rewind completely, but should not
cause the spring to bind before the rope is
completely extended.
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e. If necessary, position the rope in the notch
of the sheave (Figure 34) and wind the
spring or release tension on the spring as
required for proper operation.
f. When the starter spring preload is correct,
insert the rope through the opening and tie
a temporary knot (Figure 35) to keep the
rope partially extended until it is installed.