1977 Johnson 2HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 49Get this manual
The manual starter engages the power head flywheel ratchet with pawl when the starter rope handle is puHedcoil spring winds tight as the rope unwinds and rewinds as the handle is returned to the starter housingNOTE Never release the handle at end of stroke, allowing rope to snap backSerious damage could occur
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Remove fuel tank filler See Figure 7-1
Remove four mounting screws and lift starter from power headSee Figures 7-2 and 7-3Observe position of throttle detent spring under front port side screwReplace filler fuel tank
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