Recoil Starter Removal; Recoil Starter Disassembly - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

RECOIL STARTER
REMOVAL
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while ser-
vicing, twist and remove all spark plug
leads.
Remove the clamp holding the oiling system wir-
ing harness.
Remove the three starter housing screws and
washers.
1
2
2
1. Clamp
2. Starter housing screws (3)
Lift starter housing from outboard.
Remove three screws and remove starter ratchet
from flywheel.
1. 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. Untie the end knot of the starter
rope 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.
2
002515
1. Slip knot
2. Rope anchor
Remove the rope guide shoulder screw and guide
from the starter housing.
1
1. Screw
006483
2. Guide
MANUAL STARTER

RECOIL STARTER REMOVAL

WARNING
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1
2
006484
1
2
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