Arctic Cat Altera 300, Service Manual

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8. Hold the ratchet guide down in place on the ratchet
pins and secure with the cap screw coated with blue
Loctite #243. Tighten securely.
KM410
9. With the 50 cm (20 in.) of rope exposed, hook the
rope in the notch of the reel.
10. Rotate the reel four turns clockwise; then release the
rope from the notch and allow the rope to retract.
11. Pull the rope out two or three times to check for cor-
rect tension and ratchet extender.
KM412
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NOTE: Increasing the rotations in step 10 will
increase spring tension.
12. Place the recoil starter assembly into position on the
left-side cover; then tighten the cap screws to
securely.
V-BELT COVER
1. Inspect the bearing for excessive wear, rough or
binding when turning, seal condition, and secure
mounting in the V-belt cover.
 NOTE: If the bearing is worn excessively, turns
roughly, or bearing seals are loose, the bearings must
be replaced.
KM254
2. Inspect the V-belt cover for cracks, distortion, and
loose alignment pins.

NOTE: If the V-belt cover is cracked or distorted or
if the bearing is loose in the cover, the cover must be
replaced.
DRIVE PULLEY
1. Remove the ramp plate from the movable drive face;
then inspect the ramp plate guides and weight roller
for damage or excessive wear.
KM256
2. Inspect the face surfaces of the fixed and movable
drive faces for grooving, nicks, or discoloration.
KM394A
3. Inspect the drive pulley collar for wear or damage.
Measure the outside diameter of the drive pulley col-
lar sliding surface. The minimum service limit is
26.94 mm.