2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 91Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT Remove the screws retaining starter to the powerhead
ROPE REPLACEMENTWARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid personal injuryPull rope out completely and retain pulley in position with Stop Tool from Starter Winderllnstaller Kit, PIN 342682
Remove starterRemove lockout cable by cutting tie strap and pressing in on tabs and pulling up out of housing
1Stop tool 2Pulley channel