1985-1995 Polaris ATV and Light Utility Hauler Service Manual, Page 336Get this manual
ENGINES Recoil RopeHub Installation 1Tie secure knot in one end of the rope and install in the reel2Wind rope counterclockwise onto the reel, as viewed from ratchet side of reel3Lock rope into notch on outer edge of reel4Apply small amount of Polaris low temp grease or equivalent to the center post of the housing and the bushing5Install reel into housing making sure the spring drive tab on the reel engages the spring and the reel is fully seated in the housing6Apply downward pressure on the reel and pre-wind the spring four turns counterclockwiseContinue rotating counterclockwise until the rope on the outer edge aligns with the rope guide bushing7Route the rope out of the housing through the bushing and again tie knot at the guide bushing to hold the rope in place8Install ratchet pawl and return spring9Reinstall friction plateNOTE: The friction plate must be positioned with both end tabs of the friction spring on the drive side of the ratchet10Torque friction plate retaining bolt to 5-6 ftIbs(.69-.828 kgm)