2001 Ski-Doo Factory Shop Manual Volume Two, Page 134Get this manual
Section 04 ENGINE Subsection 07 (REWIND STARTER)
CAUTION: It is of the utmost importance that the rewind starter spring(s) be lubricated periodically using specific lubricantOtherwise, rewind starter component life will be shortened andor rewind starter will not operate properly under very cold temperaturesLubricate spring assembly with Molykote PG 54 (PN 420 899 763) and position into starter housing as illustratedTo adjust rope tension: Wind rope on sheave and place rope sheave into starter housing making sure that the sheave hub notch engages in the rewind spring hookRotate the sheave counterclockwise until rope end is accessible through starter housing orificePull the rope out of the starter housing and temporarily make knot to hold itOne turn preload will give turns of tension when fully extended