2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
ALTERNATOR STARTER CLUTCH Preload the starter spring by tu rning the pulley 2-12 turns co unterclockwise
Route the sta rter rope end thro ug th sta rte ho using and grip ho les wh ile the pulley re ains held in placeTie the starter rope end in squa re knot
Install the ratchet ret urn sp ring onto the drive pulley, inserting the end into the hole in he pu lleyApply grease to he starter ratchet pivot pin on the rive pulleyInst all the starter ratchet onto he pivot pin while hooking the sprin end onto th ratchet roove