1971 Evinrude Fisherman 6HP outboards Service Manual, Page 59Get this manual
Figure 7-6Bearing Head and Spring Retainer Screws
Figure 7-5Rope Installation in Spool dCut new rope to length of 56-14 inches, and fuse ends over flame for length of 12 inchEnds must be stiff to hold in spool or rope anchorThread rope through slot in starter spoolSee Figure 7-5eThread rope through motor cover and install starter rope handlefHolding starter rope handle to keep starter from rapidly rewinding, remove pliers from under starter pinion gearAllow starter rope to rewind normally
Figure 7-7Removing Starter
REMOVAL OF STARTER -ROM POWER HEAD
aPull out starter handle and form knot in rope to prevent rope recoiling while removing handleRemove handlebRemove ropeHold starter spool and slowly allow starter main spring to unwind completelyRemove both bearing head screws and front spring retainer plate screwLoosen rear retainer plate screw, allowing plate to drop enough to release starter springSee Figure 7-6Lift starter from power headSee Figure 7-7