Hi

I have to remove a rope starter on a Johnson 1988 9.9 2 stroke in order
to get the carburator off.

I have a service manual (3rd party) and in it they state that "extreme
care" should be taken when removing the rope starter assembly, as the
internal spring is extremely dangerous. Fine. No problem.

Then the bonehead manual writer gives NO IDICATION WHAT SO EVER what I
should or shouldn't do when removing the thing.

It's held on with one big bolt through the center of the pinion gera and
starter, and is located on the front starboard side of the engine. The
starboard carb flange nut is not accessible unless I remove the rope
starter.

- Do I relieve pressure on the spring first by removing the starter rope
handle and allowing it it retract?

- Do I just pull out the bolt while holding the whole affair together so
that it doesn't go "sproing" in my face?

- Do I pull the starter rope out all the way and knot it so it can't go
back in (got that from a web site, but it sounds to me like that ADDS
tension, does not relieve it.)

I really don't want to hurt myself taking this off and would appreciate
feedback from someone who's done the job

Thanks folks.

Sorry, the starter is on the PORT side of the engine, not S.B. as I
mistakenly said. (need coffee now...too early)

Doin it right wrote:

Hi

I have to remove a rope starter on a Johnson 1988 9.9 2 stroke in order
to get the carburator off.

I have a service manual (3rd party) and in it they state that "extreme
care" should be taken when removing the rope starter assembly, as the
internal spring is extremely dangerous. Fine. No problem.

Then the bonehead manual writer gives NO IDICATION WHAT SO EVER what I
should or shouldn't do when removing the thing.

It's held on with one big bolt through the center of the pinion gera and
starter, and is located on the front PORT side of the engine. The
PORT SIDE carb flange nut is not accessible unless I remove the rope
starter.

- Do I relieve pressure on the spring first by removing the starter rope
handle and allowing it it retract?

- Do I just pull out the bolt while holding the whole affair together so
that it doesn't go "sproing" in my face?

- Do I pull the starter rope out all the way and knot it so it can't go
back in (got that from a web site, but it sounds to me like that ADDS
tension, does not relieve it.)

I really don't want to hurt myself taking this off and would appreciate
feedback from someone who's done the job

Thanks folks.

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Doin it right wrote:

I have to remove a rope starter on a Johnson 1988 9.9 2 stroke in order
to get the carburator off.

Really? Sometimes a specialized tool will make that unnecessary. For
instance, I've got a long-offset box wrench (called a carb wrench, as I
recall) that let me get into some funny spots. Check the auto parts
store.

I have a service manual (3rd party) and in it they state that "extreme
care" should be taken when removing the rope starter assembly, as the
internal spring is extremely dangerous. Fine. No problem.

I don't know the actual installation, but most of the small engine rope
starters I've taken off were essentially a sealed unit. Pull 3 or 4
bolts, take the whole assembly off. Because you need to mount part of
the system to something that doesn't move, I suspect if you look
further, you'll see that you may not have to pull the obvious bolt.

Whatever you do the first time, do it in an enclosed area where "sprong"
parts can't escape.

Remember, most of the assemblers and some of the "mechanics" aren't the
brightest bulb in the pack, so you might be able to figure it out by
looking carefully first.

(Yes, I'm being charitable.)

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I have had it off several times with no problem. Just leave the bolt in it
to keep it together.
Once removed, hold it from
separating and you're golden.
If you just want to access the carb nut then I don't even think you need to
remove the rope or release the spring. tension just move it aside.

It's not that hard, I did it with no manual and I'm no mechanic!!

Ratchet

"Doin it right" wrote in message
.. .
Hi

I have to remove a rope starter on a Johnson 1988 9.9 2 stroke in order to
get the carburator off.

I have a service manual (3rd party) and in it they state that "extreme
care" should be taken when removing the rope starter assembly, as the
internal spring is extremely dangerous. Fine. No problem.

Then the bonehead manual writer gives NO IDICATION WHAT SO EVER what I
should or shouldn't do when removing the thing.

It's held on with one big bolt through the center of the pinion gera and
starter, and is located on the front starboard side of the engine. The
starboard carb flange nut is not accessible unless I remove the rope
starter.

- Do I relieve pressure on the spring first by removing the starter rope
handle and allowing it it retract?

- Do I just pull out the bolt while holding the whole affair together so
that it doesn't go "sproing" in my face?

- Do I pull the starter rope out all the way and knot it so it can't go
back in (got that from a web site, but it sounds to me like that ADDS
tension, does not relieve it.)

I really don't want to hurt myself taking this off and would appreciate
feedback from someone who's done the job

Thanks folks.

Thanks Ratchet!

I figured it was that simple but really appreciate hearing from someone
who's done it.


Ratchet wrote:
I have had it off several times with no problem. Just leave the bolt in it
to keep it together.
Once removed, hold it from
separating and you're golden.
If you just want to access the carb nut then I don't even think you need to
remove the rope or release the spring. tension just move it aside.

It's not that hard, I did it with no manual and I'm no mechanic!!

Ratchet

"Doin it right" wrote in message
.. .

Hi

I have to remove a rope starter on a Johnson 1988 9.9 2 stroke in order to
get the carburator off.

I have a service manual (3rd party) and in it they state that "extreme
care" should be taken when removing the rope starter assembly, as the
internal spring is extremely dangerous. Fine. No problem.

Then the bonehead manual writer gives NO IDICATION WHAT SO EVER what I
should or shouldn't do when removing the thing.

It's held on with one big bolt through the center of the pinion gera and
starter, and is located on the front starboard side of the engine. The
starboard carb flange nut is not accessible unless I remove the rope
starter.

- Do I relieve pressure on the spring first by removing the starter rope
handle and allowing it it retract?

- Do I just pull out the bolt while holding the whole affair together so
that it doesn't go "sproing" in my face?

- Do I pull the starter rope out all the way and knot it so it can't go
back in (got that from a web site, but it sounds to me like that ADDS
tension, does not relieve it.)

I really don't want to hurt myself taking this off and would appreciate
feedback from someone who's done the job

Thanks folks.