1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 237Get this manual
Assembly
1Place shield into starter housingLubricate starter housing, shield, spring, and pulley bearing surfaces with OMC Triple-Guard grease
2Insert spring through starter housingHook spring end into pulley hub slot as pulley is placed in position in the starter housing41684
3Check to see that spring is attached to pulleySecure pulley with screw, lubricated spindle, and locknutTorque locknut to 120-140 inIbs(14-16 Nm)4Carefully turn pulley counterclockwise until spring is completely drawn into starter housing pocketContinue winding until spring is tightTo avoid injury or damage do not release pulley when spring is wound5Install ropeRefer to Starter Rope Replacement