1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 289Get this manual
Assembly 1Place shield into starter housingLubricate starter housing, shield, spring, and pulley bearing surfaces with CIVIC Triple-Guard grease2Insert spring through starter housingHook spring end into pulley hub slot as pulley is placed in position in the starter housing
3Check to see that spring is attached to pulleySecure pulley with screw, lubricated spindle, and locknutTorque locknut to 120-140 in Ibs(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