This video is a step by step installation of our aftermarket Polaris Pull Start Repair Kit. For more info or to purchase this kit visit: ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/p...
excellent video. We did not tighten down the middle bolt super tight because it keeps it from snapping back, We used blue threadlock once you find that "sweet spot" and make sure to test it before putting the cover back on the flywheel to make sure you can pull the string and it snaps back the way it should.
I just had the same problem, but I put a washer below the plate (same bolt but under plate) and it worked perfectly. This stopped it from pinching and allowed it to recoil
Great, helpful vid! As soon as he said ‘Polaris recoil stahtahs’ I knew this was NH. We moved to VA not too long ago, and man I didn’t think I would miss home or the accent this soon lol. The other thin I miss about NH is no sales tax(or INCOME tax!!). Also seems like there are 3-4x the amount of used ATV’s up there, for less $ than here. And oh ya, NO F IN SALES TAX! Haha happy riding
So this will probably help many people out there . I bought a after market kit. It looks the same as the one in the video. You put it all together and the ratchet arm does not engage!!. I took it apart many times just confused why it wasn't engaging. Well I brought the friction spring to the vise and pinch it a bit more that it was very tough to put on the plate. It stays in place and worked perfectly after. I hope this helps someone . I saw a comment on here that a guy had the same problem but no one got back to him. That was 4 years ago. I'm sure he figured it out by now . lol
I’m putting mine together too. I cannot get it to engage. If I do, the rope won’t retract. I saw someone mention a “sweet spot”! I cannot find it! HELP!
Seems like a poor design; if you have to leave the bolt loose to allow it to retract. Loctite will help but I like it when bolts work as intended, without the smurf pee. I’m not sure how long the loctite will keep the bolt from loosening(or tightening it seems), hopefully for a long time but who knows. I wondered if a thin washer on the threaded post that sticks out would help any.
Should add lube up the metal friction plate so the dawg comes out, and if you don’t grease the plastic bushing. The pull cord won’t go all the way in either. Learned these the hard way lol
So, how come when I tighten..or snug the bolt down, the pulley sticks when its supposed to reel the pull rope back in, BUT if I leave the bolt loose, it's works fine...(I know that bolt WILL fall out if I keep it loose). I actually added grease to the pulley, spring, friction clip, etc.
Hey Jordan - our kit comes with the spring inside the clamp so ti's ready to go. You might be able to get just that clamp from Polaris if that's all you need, but you'd have to check out your local dealer for pricing & availability
I followed your directions to a T but for some reason my dog leg won’t kick out to engage flywheel. I have the clip on the friction cup parallel like you showed. What else could be wrong that it doesn’t wanna kick out?
Could possibly be that you tightened the bolt down too much. Make sure it's lubed/ well greased. If you're still running into problems, text us at 603-329-9901 and we'll connect you with a tech
Hey Rich - you have to recoil it the right way. This will probably be a big PITA but that's the only thing to do. We had to do it a bunch of times to get this video so we know your pain!
A little bit of advice..make sure you load the spring correctly. Not 'upside down. Might be a nice heads up. I'm about to unleash some 'fresh hell' #suffering
Skips the very first part I needed, I needed the part of getting the rope back on not this bullshit, and he keeps saying owners Manuel bro mines a 2002 and I got it off Craigslist for 1k like I have a fucking owners Manuel, why else would I be on RU-vid if I had a owners Manuel! Dam
