1978 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 49Get this manual
7-3 dCarefully lift the pulley straight off the starter housing so that the spring remains in the housingSee Figure 7-6eJar the housing, bottom side down, on the bench to dislodge springfRemove four starter pulley plate screws and plate to remove rope from pulleySee Figure -7 PULLEY PLATE
Figure 7-6
PLATE ATTACH ING SCREWS ROPE
Figure 7-7
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
Figure 7-8 Wash metal components in solvent such as Solvasol and dry with compressed airbInspect spring for worn or broken end loopscExamine pawl for weardInspect friction spring, spindle, and retaining ringeInspect rope and discard if frayedBe sure to replace with rope cut to 64 inches (162 cm)Fuse ends of ropefExamine pulley and housing for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could fray ropeFile and polish to remove