1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 227Get this manual
7Place'ratchet on pulley8Place cover and friction spring on spindle
9Hook end of return spring in slot offriction plateInsert the other end of return spring into hole on pulleyInstall return spring and friction plate together over spindle
10Place thrust washer on spindleInstall retaining ring with sharp side facing out
11Place rope in notch and turn pulley three turns counterclockwise from its relaxed position
12Feed rope through eyelet on starter housingWhen there is still approximately 12 in(30 cm) of rope outside the starter housing, tie slipknot in the rope to hold in placeInstall motor cover panel onto starter housing13Install handle onto ropeTie knot in end of ropeInsert knotted end of rope into handle14Release slipknot and ease starter pulley back30029