1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 103Get this manual
iInstall spindle washer and screw jApply OMC Type "A" lubricant to handle end of ropeUsing Starter Rope Threading Tool (Special Tool #378774), thread rope handleSee Figure 9-10Press rope into channel in rope anchor, with end of rope butting firmly against end of channel
kPress rope anchor into handleallow rope to wind up on pulley
Remove knot and
Figure 9-7Removing Pulley from Base on the pulley so that the stud moves into the spring loop, forcing the pin outSee Figure 9-8fTie knot in one end of the ropeIf installing new ropebe sure length measures 73-34 inchesUsing match or cigarette lighter, fuse nylon strands at each end for about 12 inchRope ends must be stiff to hold properly in anchor and pulley
iPull the starter rope to make sure pawls work properlyWhen the starter rope is pulled, the pawls should pivot out to engage the flywheel ratchetOn releaSing the rope, the pawls should retract to their starting positions
RING (-SPRING WASHER
BUSHING