1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 270Get this manual
7 Wind the starter rope counterclockwise around the pulley, and install the pinion springBe sure to place loop of pinion spring over tab of cupInstallation 1If installed, remove the nut from the mounting screw2Spray mounting screw threads with OMC Locquic PrimerApply OMC Screw Lock to threads of screw
3 Hold the pulley and rewind spring in cup and position starter on bracketThread mounting screw into the bracketINotel The index tab
positioned in hole
f101 4Torque the starter retaining screw to 24-26 ft Ibs(32-35 Nm)1.J1l 5Thread 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 tensionRecheckIf okay, tie temporary knot to relieve spring tension while installing the handler:J2l Thread the starter rope through the bumper and handleTie knot in the rope as shownSeat knot in cavity of the handle Release the temporary knot and allow starter rope to rewind normally7Install the air silencer to the powerhead f131 If removed, replace screw holding the starter lockout the control shaft using new screw on reassembly