1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 233Get this manual
16If necessary, tie knot to one end of the starter rope With the starter housing upside down on bench, wind the pulley counterclockwise until the rewind spring is tightBack off the rewind spring until the rope cavity of the pulley is aligned with the rope guideThread the starter rope through the pulley, rope guide, and outlet in the starter handle bracketSeat the knotted end of the starter rope in the pulleyTie slip knot in the starter rope to hold rope in position 1241
17Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the handle end of the starter ropeUsing OMC Starter Rope Threading Tool, PI 378774, thread the starter rope through the handlePress the starter rope into the channel of the rope anchor, with end of starter rope butting firmly against end of channelPress the anchor into the handle18Check operation of the starter pawl when the starter rope is pulled outThe starter pawl should extend when the starter rope is pulled and retract when the starter rope recoils
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19Install the starter lockout leverlockout lever springs (lower tang of upper spring resting on casting), and thick washer to the starter housingPlace the thin washer under head of the screw and tighten securely