2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 97Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER ASSEMBLY Clean threads of the starter pawl plate retaining screw and nut to remove adhesiveInstall the starter pawl plate retaining screw and washer into the starter housingTighten screw to torque of 120 to 144 inIbs(14 to 16 Nm)If removed, install the starter handle bracket to the starter housingMake sure to place the washers between the rubber mounts of the starter handle bracket and the starter housingTighten the shoulder screws securely
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Spray threads of starter pawl plate retaining screw that protrude through the starter housing and threads of the nut with Locquic PrimerApply Nut Lock to the threads of the nutInstall and tighten the nut securelyUsing the shoulder screw, install the rope guide to the starter housing Tighten the shoulder screw securely
If necessary, tie knot in one end of the starter ropeWith 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 Apply Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the handle end of the starter ropeUsing Starter Rope Threading Tool, PIN 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 handle