The manual just says "remove decompression cable," and gives no clues how to do it. I've taken everything apart and put it back together now, except that cable. In fact, I broke the bit that threads into the head, and had to cut the cable and order a new one.
So, how do I get the end of my cable out, and how do I install the new one? I tried pulling the pin at first, but it was tough to budge.
If I do have to pull the pin, how do I avoid dropping the valve? The engine is mostly back together at this point, and I don't want to take it apart and re-crush the head gasket if I can avoid it.