OK, I'm a newbie here and need a little help already.

The handle broke on my '05 pull start cord. It didnt retract inside bc a little bit of it stayed on. I want to change it, but am not sure how difficult it is to open up and replace this. I have been wrenching on machines all my life , so I'm pretty good in that dept. I just havent worked extensively on this one, yet.
Is this repair really involved ? How long should this take ?

Plus I dont have a service manual.

Anyone have a manual for this machine they want to sell ?

Thanks in advance

 

it shouldn't be that differcult to take it off and repair.

 

If it didn't retract inside, couldn't you pull it out, clamp the rope, and just put on a new handle? I've never done this so let us know how it goes.

 

yes, that is one option, but......

1- polaris doesnt sell just the handle
2- even if they did, the rope is due for replacement anyway
3- any other handle will not have the same seal as the polaris
( to keep water out of the trans box )

so the OEM replacement is the best option, imo.

 

Polaris does have replacement handles.I got one a few years ago at Bobs Cycle in Crossville IL.I will be down there next week and ask him if you want

 

It is no harder than a lawn mower. Replacing the rope may be wise if the rope broke at the handle.

 

I appreciate the offer. This would be the easy fix for now, but I think i should replace the cord and all.
When I bought this (used) it had a smaller battery in it and I was having a problem getting it to turnover on the compression stroke. So I would have to pull it by hand to get it past then crank it to get started. Thus, I kinda wore the cord down a bit.

I want to get a manual before starting this repair.
Anyone have a used one they want to get rid of ?