manual starter return assembly

[Chuckles5738]

how do I remove the manual starter assembly on a 1987 15 horse Johnson so I can get to the right hand nut on the carb so as to install a carb kit on same Thank You Charlie

 

[clanton]

Re: manual starter return assembly

loosen the starter recoil mounting bolt about 1-2 turns, enough to wiggle starter assy. Knock the carb nut loose with long drift punch, spin nut off with screwdriver, remove port side nut with wrench, wiggle carb and starter assy. Carb should come out, while carb is out grind about 3/16 off of right carb ear for ease of installation. when installing carb tighten right nut first with punch, then tighten port nut. Check the plastic roller on carb and the plastic piece on the timer that moves the roller.<br /> When inside the carb, replace the small pickup hose with model airplane engine fuel line.

 

[Chuckles5738]

Re: manual starter return assembly

Thanks Clanton appreiate your help!!

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: manual starter return assembly

Start by getting a 3/8-16 nut, loosen the starter bolt all the way until it is free of the threads. With out pulling the starter bolt out of the starter, grasp the starter by the spring cup, and lift straight up. Put the 3/8-16 nut on the starter bolt, this will hold the entire assembly together. Lay the assembly off to the side, you now have a clear path to the carb. Note that when you put the starter back on there is a small lug on the bottom of the spring cup, this goes into a recess on the starter seat. Wear safety glasses when you do this, and don't have someone right there looking on. If that spring get's loose, it can really fly. Ask me how I know this? Here is one of thos places where a manual really helps, some of those rewinds can be quite a puzzle if you don't do them on a regular basis.