90-826148R2 MARCH 1997 MANUAL STARTER - 8-7
Adjusting Rewind Spring
Tension
1. Rotate sheave counterclockwise until it stops
(coil is bound). Then back off one full turn, plus
what is needed to align rope end with hole in
housing.Neverback offsheavelessthanonefull
turn.
2. Routestarterropethruropeguideinhousing.Tie
a slip knot in rope approximately 12 in.(305 mm)
from end of rope.
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NOTE: Check operation of rewind and rewind ten-
sion before outboard installation.
3. Install rewind starter to engine.
4. Pull starter rope thru bracket, handle, and rope
retainer. Secure rope retainer with knot in rope.
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a
b
c
c
c
c
d
a - Retaining Clip
b - Screw
c - Nuts (4) Torque to 90 lb. in. (10.2 N·m)
d - Bracket
Starter Interlock Cable
Adjustment
IMPORTANT: Lubricate core wire of interlock
cable with light oil prior to making adjustments.
1. While rotating the propeller shaft, place the gear
shift lever into REVERSE.
2. Return the gear shift lever to NEUTRAL without
going past neutral detent.
3. Place end ofinterlock cableoverpinof camlever
and secure with hair pin (Figure 4.)
4. Secure interlock cable to starter housing using
adjustingscrew.Donottightenscrewatthistime.
5. Adjust interlock cableto alignraisedmarkofcam
lever with pointer of rewind housing.
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a
b
c
d
e
a - Interlock Cable
b - Hair Pin
c - Adjustment Screw
d - Raised Mark of Cam Lever
e - Pointer of Rewind Housing
6. Tighten cable adjustment screw and check ad-
justment after 4 or 5 shift cycles.