Recoil Starter Removal
To prevent accidental starting while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads.
Remove the clamp holding the oiling system wiring harness.
Remove the three starter housing screws and washers.
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- Clamp
- Starter housing screws (3)
Lift starter housing from outboard.
Remove three screws and remove starter ratchet from flywheel.
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- Ratchet
Recoil Starter Disassembly
Wear safety glasses while disassembling and assembling manual starters because of rewind spring tension.
Pull the starter rope out far enough to tie a slip knot in the rope. Remove the end of the starter rope from the handle anchor and remove the handle. Release the slip knot and ease the rope back in until the rewind spring is fully unwound. If necessary, remove the starter handle bracket from the starter housing.
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- Slip knot
- Rope anchor
Remove the rope guide and pulley support from the starter housing.
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- Rope guide
- Pulley support
