1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 101Get this manual
DESCRIPTION The manual starter engages the power head flywheel ratchet with three pawls when the starter rope handle is pulledA coil spring winds tight as the rope unwinds and rewinds as the handle is returned to the starter housingSee Figure 9-1
Never release the handle at end of stroke, allowing rope to snap backSerious damage could occurA locking lever linked to the throttle prevents manual starter engagement while the throttle is in fast positionSee Figure 9-2
REMOVAL OF STARTER FROM POWER HEAD
aDisconnect locking lever assembly by removing screw and bow washer holding locking lever to starter housingbRemove three screws and lift starter from power head