1972 Johnson 4HP Outboard Motor Service Manual, Page 53Get this manual
DESCRIPTION swing arm, gear drive starter engages the wheel ring gear when the rope handle is pulledspring winds tight as the rope unwinds and recoils the rope around the as the handle is returned to the control panel
Never release the handle at end of stroke allowing rope to snap backSerious damage could occurstarter design incorporates the gear reduction principle to overcome starting effort required when the pistons reach the top of their compression strokes
STARTER REMOVAL
Remove spark plugs and ground leadsPull the starter rope out far enough to tie slip knot in the ropeUntie knot in end of rope and remove the handle and rubber bumperSee Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2 Pulling Spring Out at
Figure 7-3Starter Screws