1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 272Get this manual
Disassembly
ill manual starters because of rewind spring tension
'" Wear safety glasses while disassembling and assembling
1Pull the starter rope out far enough to tie slip knot in the ropePry the starter rope anchor out of the handle Remove the handle, release the slip knot, and ease the pulley back until the rewind spring is fully unwound2Remove the spindle screw nut