2004 SR Johnson 2 Stroke 9.9, 15, 25, 30 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 304Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER INSTALLATION Clean threads of the spindle retaining screw and nut to remove adhesiveInstall the spindle retaining screw and washer into the starter housingTighten screw and torque 120 to 145 inIbs(14 to 16 Nm)Spray threads of spindle retaining screw that protrude through the starter housing with Locquic PrimerApply Nut Lock to the threads of the nutHold the spindle screw and torque the nut 120 to 145 inIbs(14 to 16 Nm) 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 spring about 112 to turnThread the starter rope through the hole in the pulley, behind roll pin in pulley, and out through the starter housingCheck the operation of the pawls when the starter rope is pulled outThe pawls should extend when the starter rope is pulled and retract when the starter rope recoils