1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 265Get this manual
16If necessary, tie knot in one end ofthe starter ropeWith the starter housing upside down on bench, wind the pulley clockwise until the rewind spring is tightBack off the rewmd spring until the rope cavity of the pulley is aligned with the rope guideThread the starter rope through the pulley, rope guide, and outlet in the starter handle bracketSeat the knotted end of the starter rope in the pulleyTie slip knot in the starter rope to hold rope in position1231 17 Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the handle end of the starter ropeUsing OMC Starter Rope Threading Tool PI 378774, thread the starter rope through the handlePress the starter rope into the channel of the rope anchor, with end of starter rope butting firmly against end of channelPress the anchor into the handle
18Check operation of the starter pawl when the starter rope is pulled outThe starter pawl should extend when the starter rope is pulled and retract when the starter rope recoils1241 19Install the starter lockout
lockout lever springand washer to starter housing using the shoulder screwTighten the shoulder screw securelyInstallation