1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 261Get this manual
16If necessary, tie knot in one end ofthe starter ropeWith the starter housing upside down on bench, wind the pulley counterclockwise until the rewind spring is tightBack off the rewind 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 position tf-t23l
17Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the handle end of the starter ropeUsing OMC Starter Rope Threading Tool, PIN 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 recoils
lockout lever springand thick washer to the starter housingPlace the thin washer under head of the screwInstallation