1971 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 75Get this manual
d Jar the housing, bottom side down, on the bench to dislodge spring and pulley CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
aWash metal components in solvent such as Solvasol and dry with compressed airbInspect spring for broken end loops and weak tensioncExamine pawls for weard Inspect friction ring and spring, spindle bushing, spindle, and retainerseInspect rope and discard if frayedBe sure to replace with starter rope cut to length of 73- 3 inchesfExamine pulley and housing eye for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could fray ropeFile and polish to remove
Figure 8- Winding Spring bPlace the pulley in position on the base plate, making sure that the center pin fits into the center loop of the springInsert bushing and handle into pulley and base plateUse fixture crank to wind spring in counterclockwise direction See Figure 8-5cWhen the spring is wound tight, release at least one turn, continuing to release until loop in spring lines up with the hole drilled through edge of pulleySlide the dowel pin through hole in pulley and spring loopSee Figure 8- 6d Carefully remove the hand crank and bushingLift pulley off base plate, holding spring in pulleySee Figure 8-7Lubricate spring with OMC Type "A" lubricantePlace pulley and spring into starter housing, making certain that the outside spring loop is on top of its appropriate stud in the housingPress down