1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 86Get this manual
Figure 8-7Removing Spring from Tool Base gApply light coat of OMC Type "A" Lubricant to nylon bushing and insert in pulleyAttach pawls and retainersLubricate spindle with OMC Type "A" Lubricant and place wave washer and friction ring over washer and spindleCup side of ring must face flange on spindleAlign flat in ring with corresponding flat on spindleSee Figures 8-10 and 8-11hInsert this assembly into nylon bushing aligning slots in spindle with corresponding ribs in bushingRotate spindle to align pin with corresponding hole in starter housingSee Figure 8-10 and 8- 11Be sure pawls are located between bushing and friction ringSecure with screw, washer, and nutiWith housing upside down on bench, wind pulley
Figure 8-9Starter Assembly Sequence Tool #378774), thread rope handleSee Figure 8-13Press rope into channel in rope anchor, with end of rope butting firmly against end of channelSee Figure 8-31Press rop.e anchor into handleallow rope to wind up on pulley
Remove knot and
mPull the starter rope to make sure pawls work properlyWhen the starter rope is pulled, the pawls should pivot out to engage the flywheel ratchetOn releasing the rope, the pawls should retract to their starting positions