1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 259Get this manual
& General Safety Warnings Before working on any part of the manual starter, read the section called Safety at the end of this manualWear safety glasses while servicing the manual starterAvoid accidental starting of engine while servicing; twist and remove all spark plug leadsWhen using shop air for cleaning or drying parts: Be sure air supply is regulated to not more than 25 PSI (172 kPa) Be sure you use appropriate eye protection to avoid personal injuryReplace any locking fastener (locknut or patch screw) if its locking feature becomes weakDefinite resistance to tightening must be felt when reusing locking fastenerIf replacement is indicated, use only authorized replacement or equivalentPrevent overboard falls from sudden boat movement when the engine startsBe sure the "start-in-gear prevention" feature works as intended before you return the engine to your customer