Evinrude 4906B 4HP 1969 Owner's Manual page 361

9-26 HAND STARTERS
make contact with the floor, release
grip on the pulley.
the spring will be released from the housing,
but the three legs
it
and prevent from traveling
room. If the spring was not released from
the housing, the only safe method
the three legs on the floor again to release
the spring. Unwind the rope out of the pulley
groove, and then pull it free.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
If the rope was broken and the spring
bent backward, as shown in the accompany-
ing illustration, it is a simple matter to bend
the spring end back to its normal position.
The next illustration
end properly positioned in the housing.
Wash all parts except the rope in solvent
and then blow them dry with compressed
air.
Remove any trace of corrosion and wipe
all metal parts with an oil dampened cloth.
Inspect the rope.
appears to be weak or frayed.
rope
The on this unit broke, causing
rewind with incredible speed. The end
bent back in the wrong direction.
the
The pulley will fall and
will contain the spring
across the
is
to jar
clearly shows a spring
Replace the rope
If the rope is
the spring
of
the spring was
is
New
pawl return
used spring should appear much the same for satisfac-
tory service.
frayed, check the hole through which the
rope passes for rough edges or burrs.
move the rough edges or burrs with a file,
and polish the surface until it is smooth.
Inspect the starter spring end loops. Re-
place the spring if is is weak, corroded or
cracked.
if it the back side of the pulley to be sure it is
straight and solid.
Check the inside surface of the housing
and remove any burrs.
Check the condition of the pawl springs
to be sure they are not stretched
shape. The end of each spring should be
bent back toward the coil of the spring.
Inspect the pawIs for wear and that the
edges are not rounded.
Inspect the hub center locating pin to be
sure it is straight and tight.
A new spring as it appears direct
to
store. The hog rings must
described in the text.
springs ready for installation.
Check the spring pin located at
from
be
CAREFULLY
A
Re-
out of
the marine
removed,
as