Honda BF8, BF9.9 and BF10 Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 126Get this manual
1) Install the return spring, ratchet guide and starter ratchet, and set the E-clip [I1 RETURN SPRING
131 STARTER RATCHET
2) Check the starter rope for fraying or wear, replace if necessary
3) Insert new starter rope end into the starter reel and make figure-eight knot at the rope end4) Wind the starter rope onto the starter reel counterclock-
wise with ratchet mounting section facing up and align the rope with cutout of the starter reel