1976 Johnson 2HP 2R76 Outboard Motor Service Manual, Page 48Get this manual
DESCRIPTION
The manual starter engages the power head flywheel ratchet with pawl when the starter rope handle is pulledA coil spring winds tight as the rope unwinds and rewinds as the handle is returned to the starter housing"' "
NEVER RELEASE THE HANDLE AT END OF STROKE, ALLOWING ROPE TO SNAP BACKSERIOUS DAMAGE COULD OCCUR
REMOVAL OF STARTER
aRem ove fuel tank filler capSee Figure 7-1
bRemove four mounting screws and lift starter from power headSee Figures 7-2 and 7-3Observe position of throttle detent spring under front port side screwcReplace filler cap on fuel tank6 1014
DISASSEMBLY OF STARTER