76 johnson 6hp recoil

[a10ncdave]

my spring has sprung in my recoil. have new spring in hand and was wondering the best way to install? thanks

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: 76 johnson 6hp recoil

Are you sure the spring is the problem?

I have the same motor and every so often the recoil will "jam" in the extended position...i.e. the rope is fully extended.
Keep tension on the rope so that it does not snap back, and see if you can free the plastic spool. There is a pawl that may have to be moved out ofv the way to disengage.

This only ever happens if the cord is seriously over-pulled, so when you are starting it, be a bit more gentle.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 76 johnson 6hp recoil

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7 - Allow the cord to be withdrawn slowly around the spindle.