1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 284Get this manual
5Let spring slowly unwind, turning pulley 112 to 1'2 revolutions until rope anchor is opposite rope guide Insert Phillips screwdriver or long punch through pulley and starter housing to hold pulley in position against spring tension 6Thread rope through handle and anchor retainer Heat
rope and press end flatPull knot tight and assemble knot into anchorand anchor into handle as shown
7Thread rope through rope guide, and through pulley rim
and rope channel, to anchor point with sharp, hooked pinHeat rope and press end flatKnot rope and pull tight into anchor point
8Remove tool holding pulley, and let spring slowly wind rope onto pulleyReinstall starter pawl components as an assemblyInstall E-ring with sharp edge up