2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 144Get this manual
RECOIL DISASSEMBLYINSPECTION, CONT6Hold reel firmly in housingPull rope handle until 12-18 of rope is exposed, and hold reel in place7Place rope in notch on outer edge of reelRelease tension on hub and allow reel to unwind approximately 6-7 turns until spring tension is released