Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 361Get this manual
ATOP FLYWHEEL WITH SPRINGS STAR TER ASSEMBLING GOOD WORDS The accompanying illustration shows new starter spring as it is purchasedNote how the spring is held wound with "hog rings"The spring MUST be released to its full extended position before it can be installedTherefore, use care and remove the "hog rings" and allow the spring to unwind until it is straight piece of spring steelSAFETY WORD Wear good pair of gloves while unwinding and installing the springThe spring will develop tension and the edges of the spring steel are sharpThe gloves will prevent cuts on your hands and fingersA safe method involves one person removing the hog rings while an assistant holds the springAfter the rings have been removed, both persons work to unwrap the spring, one coil at-a-time1- Slide the spring onto the outer pin and then start the spring from the outside edge of the housing and insert it into the housing COUNTERCLOCKWISE, as shown in the accompanying illustrationNotice the small hump in the housingThis hump prevents the spring from being wound in the wrong directionWork the first turn into the housing, and then hold the spring down with one hand and continue to wind the