Pull start chord stuck! please help.

[johnson2hp]

Greetings all! I am new to the forum. Great site here!

I am a first time owner of a outboard motor. I recently bought a 1985 2 hp Johnson Seahorse outboard for my rib. I've used it a few times this summer, until about a week ago. I was try to start the motor on a cold start after about a week on non use. ( my boat is at a small marina so motor is exposed to elements) ....tried starting it a few times, then suddenly the entire chord length came out of the engine as I was pulling it to start.

Now I cannot get it back in! I've seen you can get to the recoil system ( not sure what you call it ) as its on the top of the cover , underneath, however when I went to unscrew the top screw on top of the cover, it won't budge! is this how I gain access to the recoil? or is there a correct/other way? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Very Best!

Don G.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Don I carnt help you directly but if you go YouTube danger marine stu on there is very good with his videos explaining stuff if you contact him he replys pretty quickly. There's lots of info on the 4 hp seahorse on google which might help

Cheers jeff

[Poly]

If that engine is the one I think then beware when you remove the screw and top cowel the spring will probably escape and unravel - it is a PITA to get back in and if it is 20 yrs old likely to snap. Good luck. Spares are available online.