1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 9.9 thru 30 HP 2-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 273Get this manual
Disassembly
safety glasses while disassembling and assembling manual starters because of rewind spring tension
1Pull the starter rope out far enough to tie slipknot in the ropePry the starter rope anchor out of the handle Remove the handle, release the slipknot, and ease the pulley back until the rewind spring if fully unwound
rntwo Removewashersand frictionspindle washerspindle 3the spindle screw, spring ring rn 4.and friction plate as an assemblyRemove both spindle Remove the two retaining rings CD and lift pawls, links, the
bushing Q) and shim
2Remove the spindle screw nut
5Hold the pulley in the starter housing while turning the starter over, legs downHold fingers clear ofthe pulley and jar the starter housing against bench to dislodge the rewind spring and pulleyCleaning and Inspection