2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 112Get this manual
ENGINE Recoil Assembly CAUTION
Be sure to wear face shield and eye protection when performing this procedurepost of the housing and the bushing
To install new spring: 1Place spring in housing with the end positioned so the spring spirals inward in counterclockwise directionSee photo at rightHold spring in place and cut retaining wireHook outer tab in place in recoil housing and wind spring in counterclockwise direction one coil at time while holding the installed coils in placeLubricate the spring with light lubricant such as Premium All Season Grease (PN 2871423)Route rope through guide bushing in recoil housing and into reelTie secure knot in end of the ropeWind rope counterclockwise onto the reel, as viewed from ratchet side of reelLock rope into notch on outer edge of reelApply small amount of grease or equivalent to the center