2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 275Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER RECOIL STARTER ASSEMBLY Install the starter pawl plate retaining screw and washer into the starter housingTighten screw to torque of 96 to 120 inlbs(11 to 13.5 Nm)If removed, install the starter handle bracket to the starter housingTighten screws securely
1Starter handle bracket 1Screw COA1375
Spray threads of starter pawl plate retaining screw and nut with Locquic PrimerApply Nut Lock to the threads of the nutInstall and tighten the nut securelyInstall the rope guide and shoulder screw to the starter housingTighten the screw securely
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 positionApply Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the handle end of the starter ropeUsing Starter Rope Threading Tool, PN 378774, thread the starter rope through the handle and insertTie knot in the end of the rope