1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 298Get this manual
7Wind the starter rope counterclockwise around the pulley, and install the pinion springBe sure to place loop of pinion spring over tab of cupInstallat ion 1If installed, remove the nut from the mounting screw2Spray mounting screw threads with GMC Locquic PrimerApply GMC Screw Lock to threads of screw
3Hold the pulley and rewind spring in cup and position starter on
bracketThread mounting screw into the bracketINotel The index tab
must be positioned
GQl 4Torque the starter retaining screw to 24-26 ftIbs (32-35 Nm)1.J1l Thread the starter rope through eyelet in the lower engine cover, and pull the rope out all the wayWith rope fully extended, the starter spring end must be free to extend minimum of in(12 mm) from the cupIf correction is necessary, allow the starter rope to rewind on the pulleyUnwind the rope from the pulley one turn or as necessary to relieve spring tensionRecheck If okay, tie temporary knot to relieve spring tension while installing the handlef12l Thread the starter rope through the bumper and handleTie knot in the rope as shownSeat knot in cavity of the handleRelease the temporary knot and allow starter rope to rewind normally7 Install the air silencer to the powerhead