1987 Evinrude 15 Rope Starter Problem

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I have a 1987 Eveinrude with a rope starter, when I pull to start the engine the rope reciols very slow. If the motor doesn't start on couiple of pulls I take the cover off and manually rewind it.<br />I took the rope starter off and the coil has greas and seems to have good tension. Is there a way to test the tension, or is it just easier to replace?<br /><br />And it this coil the only reson it would be slow to rewind?<br /><br />Jerry

 

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Re: 1987 Evinrude 15 Rope Starter Problem

Jerry sometimes the grease will get old and actually slow down the recoil of the spring. Get some WD-40 or a penetrant and squirt some down inside the recoil spring cup. Pull the rope and see if it will free up after several pulls.<br /><br />Did you remember to get the washer that sets in the bottom of the cup back in place?