2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 5005714, Page 100Get this manual
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RECOIL STARTER DISASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Inspect: AII springs Pawl Recoil case Reel Wear, crack, damageReplace
Inspect: Recoil Cut, frayingReplace Inspect: Recoil spring C