how to put on a new pull rope

[jcdsog]

I have an 84 8 hp. Was messing around today and my rope needs replacing bad. How do I do this?

I always have to take off the top 2 bolts that hold the winder on when I remove the carb. But I make sure to keep it in its hole and just barely lean it to the side. I'm scared that some spring is going to shoot out or unwind.

Thanks.

 

[ozarkzander]

Re: how to put on a new pull rope

I recently had to do the same thing. I just did a search on YouTube and I found lots of videos on how to do it for lawnmowers. It is basically the same thing only bigger for an outboard. You just need to take it off slowly and try to keep the spring down in its hiding place or else you need to have fast reflexes.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: how to put on a new pull rope

(Manual Starter Cord Installation)
(This pertains to the vertical type of Manual Starters such as the 9.5hp and later 6/8hp models etc)
(J. Reeves)

1 - Have a pair of vice grips handy set so that they will grab the top of the starter spindle tightly but will not damage it.

2 - Using a large screwdriver inserted into the top of the starter spindle, wind the starter in a counter clockwise direction 12 to 14 turns, stopping so that the cord locking slot is facing the away from the engine.

3 - Lock the spindle in that position with the vice grips, letting the vice grips lay against the flywheel.

4 - Insert the cord as needed and make sure it is retained properly at that slot.

5 - Feed the cord out the starter cord hole at the front of the engine and attach the handle.

6 - Grip the cord tightly so that the spindle cannot spin around rapidly, then release the vice grips.

7 - Allow the cord to be withdrawn slowly around the spindle.