1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 84Get 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
STARTER PULLEY
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
SAFETY WARNING We recommend wearing safety glasses while disassemblingand reassembling manual starters because of tension retained in rewind springSPINDLE SCREW AND WASHER