1974 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Motors Service manual, Page 84Get this manual
dJar the housing, bottom side down, on the bench to dislodge spring and pulley WIND COUNTERCLOCKWISE
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
aWash metal components in solvent such as Solvasol and dry with compressed airbInspect spring for broken end loops and weak tensioncExamine pawls for weardInspect friction ring and spring, spindle bushing, spindle, and retainerseInspect rope and discard if frayedBe sure to replace with starter rope cut to length of 73-3 inchesfExamine pulley and housing eye for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could fray ropeFile and polish to remove
Figure 8- 5Winding In Spring dHold spring down in tool base and carefully remove handleGrip spring firmly with water pump or locking type pliers, and carefully remove from tool baseSee Figure 8-7eLocate outside loop of spring over pin in starter housing and insert in spring cavitySee Figure 8- 8!Bend inside loop end of spring in toward center of housing to align with pin in pulleyLubricate spring with OMC SeaLube" AntiCorrosion LubeInstall pulley being sure to engage pin with inside spring loopSee Figure 8-9