Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 356Get this manual
11-4 HAND REWIND STARTER To install: 3Place the recoil starter assembly on the powerhead and tighten the attaching nuts securely, 4Install the engine covers and secure them with the cover fasteners5Pull the starter knob several times and check for the proper operation of the ratcheting mechanismDISASSEMBLY
See Figure 11
1Hook the rope on the notch of the drum and gently rotate the drum clockwise to release spring tension2Remove the E-clip and drive plate that covers the drive pawl3Remove the return spring and spacer, then remove the drive pawl4Remove the drum ESpace between pilot shaft springs FTongue on drive pawl
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It is advisable to wear heavy gloves while removing the spring to prevent your hands from being cut by the sharp spring steelFig9 Ensure the tongue on the drive pawl is properly positioned into the space between the pilot shaft springs on the plate
The starter drum spring is under high tensionIf the spring should come loose, it may cause serious damage or personal injuryTake all aoolicable cautions when workina with this sorina3.15.3 (1.42.4 kg)
5Carefully remove the coil spring from the starter case
11.8 in(300 mm)