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Engine Systems
9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual
©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
488 LIQUID-COOLED ENGINE
Recoil / Water Pump Housing Assembly
Disassembly / Assembly Process
1. Clamp recoil rope with a pliers at the engine. Remove
recoil handle from rope, pull the rope through the
console, then tie a knot just above the pliers. Remove
the pliers.
2. Remove fasteners securing recoil / waterpump
housing to engine. The recoil pulley mechanism is
located inside the housing.
3. Reference RECOIL PULLEY section for recoil
disassembly / assembly information.
4. Lock the ratchet hub with a large screwdriver and
remove the fasteners that secure the hub and
waterpump pulley to the flywheel.
RATCHET HUB
FRICTION PLATE
FRICTION SPRING
RATCHET
RATCHET SPRING
RECOIL PULLEY
RECOIL SPRING
RECOIL / WATERPUMP HOUSING
ROPE GUIDE
Fastener Torque Note
Recoil Hub 9 ft.lbs. (12 Nm)
Friction Plate /
Recoil Pulley
5 ft.lbs. (7 Nm)