1971 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 76Get this manual
iInstall spindle washer and screw SPRING LOOPHOUSING END
jApply OMC Type "A" lubricant to handle end of rope Using Starter Rope Threading Tool (Special Tool #378774), thread rope handleSee Figure 8-10Press rope into channel in rope anchor, with end of rope butting firmly against end of channelkPress rope anchor into handleRemove knot and allow rope to wind up on pulley1Pull 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
Figure 8-7Removing Pulley from Base
RETAINER;
FRICTION RING SPRING WASHER BUSHING
on the pulley so that the stud moves into the spring loop, forcing the pin outSee Figure 8- 8fTie knot in one end of the ropeIf installing new rope, be 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
gApply OMC Type "A" lubricant to spindle and install spindle in pulleyTurn starter pulley counterclockwise to make sure starter spring is fully woundAfter spring is fully wound, allow it to unwind one turn so that pulley rope hole aligns with housing rope holeInsert rope through pulley and pull it through starter housingTug on end of rope to seat knot in pulleyTie slip knot in the starter rope and allow pulley to rewindnInsert nylon bushing in pulleyInstall pawls and lock in place with retainers and screwsAttach friction ring, spring washer, and spindleSee Figure 8-9