1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 9.9, 15 four-stroke Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
5Remove the retaining ring, pawl, and links
[] 6Remove the retaining ring from the spindle screw
7Remove spindle screw from the housing
8Remove pulley from housingTo service rope, tie knot and route rope in pulley as shownWrap rope around pulley in counterclockwise direction9To service rewind spring, turn housing overright side upJar the housing against bench to dislodge springCleaning and Inspection