1968 Evinrude Big Twin, Big Twin Electric, Lark 40 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 94Get this manual
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CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
Wash meta1 components in s01vent such as S01vasol and dry with compressed airInspect spring for broken end 100ps and weak tensionExamine pawls for weardInspect friction ring and spring, spindle bushing, spindle, and retainersFigure 9-5Winding Spring Inspect rope and discard if frayedsure to replace with starter rope cut to 1ength of 73-3 inchesfExamine and housing for sharp edges and rough surfaces that cou1d fray ropeFile and polish to removePlace the in position the base p1ate, making sure that the center pin fits into the center of the springInsert bushing and handle into and base plateUse fixture crank to wind spring in counterc10ckwise directionSee Figure 9-5When the spring is wound tight, re1ease at 1east turn, continuing to re1ease until in spring lines with h01e drilled through edge of Slide the dowe1 pin through h01e in and spring See Figure 9-6dCarefully remove the hand crank and bushingLift off base p1ate, h01ding spring in See Figure 9-7Lubricate spring with 1ubricantand spring into starter housing, making certain that the outside spring is top of its appropriate stud in the housingPress down