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rchookas
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Initially Posted - 07/12/2006 :  12:58:04  Show Profile
I have a Mercury 9.9 2-stroke outboard, I was on the lake this weekend and the cord broke, I was able to get the cowling off and tie on an extension to get it started, but I did not have any tools on board for further repairs. Just wondering if anyone has successfully replaced the cord while engine is on back of boat?

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Richard C-250WK
Lake Ray Hubbard
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StSimon
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Response Posted - 07/12/2006 :  18:32:19  Show Profile
If memory serves, I believe someone posted something in the Tech Tips about this subject. Other than that I would order a repair manual and gitterdone.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/12/2006 :  19:50:59  Show Profile
I expect you could change it while still on the boat, BUT... you run a risk of dropping things into Davy Jones locker.
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rchookas
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Response Posted - 07/13/2006 :  07:30:02  Show Profile
I replaced the pull cord yesterday evening, it was not difficult. I just made sure I remembered how I took it apart, there is a spring that recoils the cord, but it has a cover so it did not come apart.
I just took my time making sure not to drop anything. 3 screws for the cover and then one main screw that attachs the pulley that the cord wraps around.

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Heartbeat
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Response Posted - 07/13/2006 :  07:38:44  Show Profile
My '89 6 horse Johnson outboard has he pull cord a top cover. Pull the cover off and take it to the shop. Some motors (like my 4 horse) don't have a removable top cover.

-Matt Q.
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