1971 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 47Get this manual
Figure 7-8Winding Spring Into Housing dPosition knotted end of rope in slot in pulley and coil counterclockwise around pulley flangeSee Figure 7-9If installing new rope, length should measure 64 inches
Figure 7- 10Preload Spring 3-1 Turns
Figure 7-9COiling Rope Around Pulley
eInstall pulley cover with three screwsPreload pulley spring 3-1 turns by winding pulley counterclockwiseSee Figure 7-10fInsert suitable rod or punch through screw hole in pulley cover as indicated and engage rib in starter housingThis will hold pulley against spring tension While installing rope handleSee Figure 7-11gUncoil just enough rope to feed through forward hole in starter housing, grommet, and rope handleTie knot in rope to retain handleRemove rod or punch, and install remaining cover screwhInstall starter pawl, friction spring, and retaining ringPull rope handle and observe pawl to see that it extends out when rope is pulled and retracts when handle is returned to housing