1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 287Get this manual
Starter Servicingthru 9.9 (211 cc) Removal
1Avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing; twist and remove all spark plug leads
2Remove shift detent end of starter lockout by pressing in on tabs and pulling up out of housing 3Remove the screws retaining starter to the powerhead
4Remove starterRemove lockout cable by cutting tie strap and pressing in on tabs and pulling up out of housing
rn 5To service lockout assembly, remove the plungers and springsStarter Rope Replacement
1Pull starter rope out to end of rope Turn pulley until rope anchor in pulley and rope guide in housing alignInsert tool through pulley and starter housing to hold pulley against spring tension 2Pry anchor out of handle and remove rope from anchorPull old rope out through pulley