2008 Arctic Cat ATVs factory service and repair manual, Page 182Get this manual
Assembling
1If removed, insert the spiral spring into the case with the outer end of the spring around the mounting lug in the case; then wind it in counterclockwise direction until the complete spring is installedINOTE: The spiral spring must seat evenly in the recoil case
9With the 50 cm (20 in of rope exposed, hook the rope in the notch of the reel
10Rotate the reel four turns counterclockwise; then release the rope from the notch and allow the rope to retract11Pull the rope out two or three times to check for correct tensionInsert the rope through the hole in the reel and tie knot in the end; then wrap the rope counter- clockwise around the reel leaving approximately 50 cm (20 in of rope free ofthe reelApply low-temperature grease to the spring and hubThread the end of the rope through the guide hole of the case; then thread the rope through the handle and secure it with double knotInstall the protective cover into the handleAlign the inner hook of the spiral spring with the notch in the reelINOTE: Increasing the rotations in step 10 will increase spring tension