Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 338Get this manual
HAND STARTERS
STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT REMOVAL
1- Disconnect the high-tension leads from the spark plugsGround the hightension leadsPull the starter rope out until it is fully extended, Now, allow the rope to retract just little, until the knot end on the spool is facing the port side of the engineLift the pinion gear to engage the flywheel ring gearHold the pinion gear engaged with the ring gear, and at the same time, slide the handles of pair of pliers under the pinion gear to lock the pinion gear with the ring gear, as shown2- Remove the handle from the end of the starter ropeOBSERVE how the rope is wound onto the spool and how the rope is secured by loop formed in slot in the spoolRemove the rope from the starter spool