1973 Evinrude Norseman 40 HP Service Manual, Page 74Get this manual
DESCRIPTION The manual starter engages the power head flywheel ratchet with three pawls when the starter rope handle is pulledA coil spring is wound as the rope unwinds and unwinds as the handle is returned to the starter housingSee Figure 8-1
Never release the handle at end of stroke, allowing rope to snap backSerious damage could occurA locking lever linked to the gearshift lockout lever prevents manual starter engagement while the motor is in gearSee Figure 8-2
REMOVAL OF STARTER FROM POWER HEAD
aRemove three screws and lift starter from power head
Figure 8-2Locking Lever Mechanism
DISASSEMBLY OF STARTER
aPull the starter rope out far enough to tie Slip knot in the ropePry the rope anchor out of the handleSee Figure 8-3Remove the handle, release the knot, and ease the starter pulley back until the starter drum is fully unwoundbRemove starter spindle screw, washer, and pawl retainersSee Figure 8-1cRemove the spindle, spring washer, friction ring, pawls, and nylon bushingSee Figures 8-1 and 8-11