1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 85Get 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 S01vasol 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 removeFigure 8-5Winding In Spring
REASSEMBLY OF STARTER
aClamp base of Spring Winder (Special Tool #383966) in vice with opening toward youSee Figure 8-4bHook inside loop of spring over pin in crank portion of tool locating spring in opening in baseSee Figure 8-5cWind crank counterclockwise while guiding spring with other handWind until about inches of spring remain outside of toolSee Figure 8-6