2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 279Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER REMOVAL
REMOVAL
Starter Rope Length
40R, 40RL Models 96.5 in(245 cm)
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
WARNING
Wear safety glasses while disassembling and assembling manual starters because of rewind spring tensionPull the starter rope out far enough to tie slip knot in the ropePry the starter rope anchor out of the handleRemove the handle, release the knot, and ease the starter pulley back until the rewind spring is fully unwoundIf necessary, remove the starter handle bracket from the starter housing
To prevent accidental starting while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leadsRemove the screw retaining the starter lockout cable clamp to the starter housingRemove starter lockout slide from the starter housingRemove the three starter housing screws with lock washers and washers