2002/2003 Johnson SN/ST 2 Stroke 3.5, 6 8 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005466, Page 107Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER MANUAL STARTER SERVICING68 Remove rope from anchor and replace with new rope
Disassembly
Pull rope out completely and retain pulley in position with stop tool (Kit PN342682)
Cut new rope 59 in(150 cm) longFuse 12 in(12 mm) of both endsRoute rope through housing into pulleyTie knot in rope and install in pulley channel