1978 Johnson 4HP outboards Service Manual, Page 80Get this manual
cInspect starter spring end loopsReplace spring if weak, corroded or cracked dInspect ropeReplace rope if frayed Cut new rope to 62" (158 cm) in lengthFuse ends of rope REASSEMBLY OF STARTER
aInsert bushing in pulley Knot end of ropeSee Figure 7-6Insert other end through rope hole in bushing See Figure 7-7Pull rope through until knot is seated in pulley bushing Wind rope clockwise around pulley as you face knotUse wide rubber band or piece of masking tape to hold rope in pulley
1Spring 2Stop 3Idler gear 4Idler gear arm
Figure 7-4Idler Gear Arm, Spring and Idler Gear
1Fused end
Figure 7-6Formation of Rope Knot