What does the oil tank in the front of a 1997 Polaris Xplorer 400 2 Stroke hold oil for? need to find out where the drain plugs are so I can empty them and Refill with new oil. Thanks!

Assembling a recoil system on a Polaris 400 Xplorer involves several steps. While I can't provide an actual diagram here, I can outline the general steps involved in assembling a recoil system:

1. Preparation: Ensure you have all the necessary parts for the recoil assembly including the recoil starter, recoil housing, recoil spring, and any other associated parts.
2. Mounting the Recoil Housing: Begin by mounting the recoil housing onto the engine. It typically bolts onto the engine casing.
3. Inserting the Recoil Starter: Place the recoil starter mechanism into the recoil housing. It usually fits into grooves or mounts within the housing.
4. Attaching the Recoil Spring: Connect one end of the recoil spring to the recoil starter mechanism and the other end to a fixed point within the recoil housing. This provides the tension necessary for the recoil starter to function properly.
5. Installing the Pull Cord: Thread the pull cord through the hole in the recoil starter mechanism and tie a knot at the end to secure it. Wind the pull cord around the recoil starter as per the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Testing: Before completely sealing the recoil housing, give the recoil starter a few pulls to ensure it functions smoothly and retracts properly.
7. Final Assembly: Once you're satisfied with the recoil assembly, bolt down any remaining covers or components to secure the recoil system in place.

Always consult the specific service manual for your Polaris 400 Xplorer for detailed instructions and diagrams tailored to your exact model. Additionally, if you're unsure about any step, it's best to seek assistance from a professional mechanic or someone experienced with small engine repair.

You might try to ask someone to help on the ATV web site below:

https://atvconnection.com/forums/polaris/330956-year-my-sportsman-400-4x4-1997-a.html

It seems that the clutch is not disengaging may need a adjustment unless it is hydro drive then I am stumped.

soak with pentration oil for a day or so

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDN5dylOFBw and http://xplorer-manual.blogspot.com/2014/11/download-polaris-xplorer-300-repair.html

you can pull the oil tube off the carb for a couple seconds while its running to see if it drips oil. I'd run a synthetic 2 stroke oil, lubes better and burns cleaner.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/93891348/Polaris-Atv-Service-Manual-Repair-1985-1995-All-Models#scribd

maybe, but you need more help than I can offer. Good luck.