1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 260Get this manual
8Bend the inside loop of the rewind spring in toward the center of the starter housingEngage the slot CD of the pulley with the inner loop of the rewind springand install the pulley in the starter housing9Place the friction plate spring washer Q) between the two friction plates on the pulley hubSecure the friction plate and friction plate spring washer with the pulley lock ring (b)10Be sure the starter pawl bushing is installed in the pulleyApply OMC Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to boss of the starter pawlPlace spring washer on the boss of the sta rter pawlPlace the starter pawl in the pulley11Position the starter housing spring housing
in the starter
12Install the starter pawl plate return spring on the starter pawl plate Press the other end of spring on the boss of the pulleyPosition the starter pawl plate on the pulley
13Clean threads of the starter pawl plate retaining screw and nut to remove adhesiveInstall the starter pawl plate retain ing screw and washer into the starter housingTighten screw to torque of 120-144 inIbs(14-16 Nm)Spray threads of starter pawl plate retaining screw that protrude through the starter housing and threads of the nut with OMC Locquic PrimerApply OMC Nut Lock to the threads of the nutInstall and tighten the nut securely