69 Evinrude 4hp Lightwin recoil problems

[wglanville]

Just started my motor yesterday after a long, cold winter. It started, however, my recoil stopped working over the winter. Obviously, I do not wish to manually rewind my my pull cord every time I start my motor, does anyone know what I can do? Does it maybe need some wd40 or oil, or is it probably a part that will need to get replaced.
(I just got this motor from my grandpa last year, and its my first boat motor) Any help or advise will be greatly appreciated.

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: 69 Evinrude 4hp Lightwin recoil problems

Try some oil first. Might be just rusty. Avoid getting much oil on the cord (oil will transfer to your fingers and screw up your fishing!)

 

[wglanville]

Re: 69 Evinrude 4hp Lightwin recoil problems

can I use wd-40, or should I use a special kind of marine oil? Thanks for your fast response.

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: 69 Evinrude 4hp Lightwin recoil problems

WD-40 is good stuff (except for it evaporates after awhile). Use the little nozzle and direct the oil inside the spring housing.