2005 Polaris Sportsman 400/500 Service Manual, Page 111Get this manual
ENGINE 1Hook outer tab in place in recoil housing and wind spring in counterclockwise direction one coil at time while holding the installed coils in place2Lubricate the spring with light lubricant such as Premium All Season Grease (PN 2871423)To complete recoil assembly: 1Route rope through guide bushing in recoil housing and into reelTie secure knot in end of the rope2Wind rope counterclockwise onto the reel, as viewed from ratchet side of reel3Lock rope into notch on outer edge of reel4Apply small amount of grease or equivalent to the center post of the housing and the bushingOpen end here
16Slowly and carefully remove reel from recoil housing making sure the spring remains in the housingInspect the reel hub and bushing (A) for wear17Unwind rope and inspect for cuts or abrasions18Inspect drive tab on hub return spring for damageTo remove hub return spring, hold outer coils in place with one hand and slowly remove spring one coil at time from the inside out19Pull knot out of of recoil reelUntie knotRemove rope from reel