1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 107Get this manual
6Tie knot in one end of rope (see Figure 8-8) and engage knot in pulleySee Figure 8-8AAssemble pulley and torque screws to specificationsSee Section 2 mum of 12 inch (12.7 mm) from cupIf correction is necessary, allow rope to rewind on pulleyUnwind rope from pulley one turn or as necessary to relieve spring tensionRecheck, if okay, tie temporary knot to relieve spring tension while installing handle4Thread rope through handle, and install in rope anchorSee Figure 8-3Press rope anchor into handle and untie knotAllow rope to slowly recoil on pulley
STARTER DISASSEMBLY
Figure 8-8Rope Knot Formation 1Remove starter from manifold as described in "Starter Removal," and thread 3 8"-16 nut on mounting screw2Clamp starter in vise locating the mounting screw between the vise jaws See Figure 8-9Engage spring loop with screwdriver, and pull spring out of cup until fully unwound See Figure 8-9
Figure 8-8ARope Knot Installed in Pulley 7Place cup washer in cup, if removed, and install pulleyRewind spring loop must engage pulley as shown in Figure 8-78Install pinion and pinion spring on pulleySee Figure 8-5NOTE Do not lubricate pulley or pinion9Lubricate mounting screw and washer with OMC outboard oil and install through pulley, cup washer, and cup10Thread 38"-16 nut on mounting screw to hold pulley and spring in cup until ready to install starter on manifold11Wind rope on pulley in counterclockwise directionSee Figure 8-4Figure 8-9Pulling Spring From Cup 3Remove starter from vise, mounting screw and washerand remove nut, rewind