1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 277Get this manual
Manual Starter ServicingDeluxe Replacement of Starter Rope "'" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads[]
2 Pull the starter rope out far enough to tie slip knot in the rope behind starter handleUntie knot in end of rope and remove the handle and rubber bumper3Release the slip knot while holding the pulley, and allow the starter spring to slowly unwind
4 Unwrap starter rope from pulleyRotate pulley until knot aligns with window of idler gear arm
5 Remove and discard rope from pulley6Cut new rope to length of 59 -11 in(151 cm)Fuse both ends
7 Engage idler gear with flywheel and lock in positionusing OMC Spring Winder PI 383967 Position the tool in lower engine cover along side of idler arm Turn thumbscrew CD provided with tool into hole of idler arm, making sure idler gear is fully engaged into flywheel