Evinrude 4906B 4HP 1969, Owner'S Manual

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9-16 HAND STARTERS
9- Lower the spool assembly down into
place on the side of the engine with the
lower spring retainer indexed over the pin in
the bottom portion of the housing.
10- Install the two bolts securing the
bearing head to the power head.
Rope Purchase Instructions
The length and diameter of the starter
rope required will vary depending on the
size horsepower engine being serviced.
Therefore, check the Hand Starter Rope
Specifications in the Appendix, and then
purchase a quality nylon piece of the proper
length and diameter size. Only with the
proper rope, will you be assured of efficient
operation following installation.
Each end of the nylon rope should be
"fused" by burning them slightly with a very
small flame (a match flame will do) to melt
the fibers together. After the end fibers
have been "fused" and while they are still
hot, use a piece of cloth as protection and
pull the end out flat to prevent a "glob"
from forming.
11-
Insert a large screwdriver blade into
the top of the spool, and then rotate the
spool COUNTERCLOCKWISE, by count, 20-
1/2 complete turns. After the required
numbers of turns have been made, hold
pressure on the screwdriver, and at the
same time lift the pinion gear to engage
with the flywheel ring gear, and insert the
handles of a pair of pliers under the pinion
gear to hold the gear engaged.
12- Tie a figure 8 knot in one end of the
new rope. Feed the rope through the spool
anchor around the back of the spool and out
the hole in the cowling. Install the handle
on the the end of the rope.
13- Pull and hold tension on the rope,
and at the same time remove the pliers
from under the pinion gear. Allow the
starter rope to rewind in a normal manner.
After the rope is fully wound onto the
starter spool, the rope handle should be up
tight against the engine cowling. If the
handle is not up tight, the rope was installed
too long or the
starter spring is weak and
should be replaced.