2008 Arctic Cat ATVs factory service and repair manual, Page 235Get this manual
5 Carefully lift the reel from the case making sure the spring does not accidentally disengage from the case 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 in counterclockwise direction until the complete spring is installedINOTE: The spiral spring must seat evenly in the recoil case
Care must be taken when lifting the recoil free of the caseWear safety glasses to avoid injury
6Remove the protective cover from the starter handle and pull the rope out of the handle; then untie the knot in the rope and remove the handleiNOTE: Do not remove the spiral spring unless replacement is necessaryIf replacement is necessary, follow steps 7-8
2Insert 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 cmin of rope free of the reel3Apply low-temperature grease to the spring and hub
7Remove the spiral spring from the case by lifting the spring end up and outHold the remainder of the spring with thumbs and alternately release each thumb to allow the spring to gradually release from the case8Unwind the rope from the reel and remove the rope