1985-1995 Polaris ATV and Light Utility Hauler Service Manual, Page 278Get this manual
ENGINES Recoil Reassembly EC28 and EC38 Engines Beginning with 1994 300 and 400L engines, the recoil cup has been removed and incorporated onto the flywheel1If the recoil rope was removed or if new rope is being installed, attach one end of the rope to the reel, pass the other end of the rope through the guide in the reel housing and attach it to the rope handleInstall the rope housing over the reelHolding the flywheel housing with one hand, rotate the rope housing clockwise until the rope is completely re-woundRotate the housing three more turns and install the pawl return spring with the large end of the spring going into rope housing; reinstall retainer plate, lock washer and boltCheck recoil and ratchet operationWhen reinstalling assembly onto engine, use Loctite 515 Gasket Eliminator between the flywheel housing and crankcase