1997 Johnson/Evinrude EU 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 215Get this manual
5Remove the retaining ring, and lift the pawl and links as an assembly
6Hold the spindle nut under the housing, and remove the spindle screw, nut, and spindleHold pulley in place to prevent starter spring from coming loose7Hold the pulley in the starter housing while turning the starter over, right side upHold fingers clear of the pulley, and jar the starter housing against bench to dislodge the rewind spring and pulleyCleaning and Inspection
1Wash metal components in solvent and dry with compressed air2Inspect the rewind spring for cracked or broken end loops3Examine the pawl for wear, and inspect the links4Remove starter rope from pulleyInspect rope and replace if frayedCut new rope 59 in(150 em) longFuse 12 in(12 mm) of both ends and pull through towel to make threading rope through holes easier5Examine the pulley and the starter housingLook for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could fray the starter ropeFile and polish to remove6Examine starter lockout partsReplace any worn or damaged partsAssembly