Service Manual 25-30 HP E-TEC Manual Starter [Recoil Starter Removal]

To prevent accidental starting while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads.

Remove all electrical connectors from the recoil starter housing.

1. Electrical connectors

Remove cooling hose from the EMM.

1. Cooling hose

Remove two EMM mounting screws and move the EMM to the side.

Remove the vapor separator vent hose and wiring from the retainers on the recoil starter housing.

1. Vapor separator vent hose
2. Wiring

Remove three recoil starter mounting screws. Remove recoil starter assembly.

1. Screws