Mercury 5 SERIES Service Manual page 246

Disassembly
When disassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn, in case
spring should uncoil.
Starter sheave must be firmly held against spring tension to prevent spring from
unwinding.
1. Pull starter rope until rope is fully unwound from sheave. Hold sheave in this position,
complete steps 2 and 3.
2. Lift end of rope from knot recess and untie or cut off knot. Pull remaining rope from starter
sheave.
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3. Allow sheave to slowly unwind to release spring tension.
4. Untie or cut off knot and pull starter tope from retainer and handle.
IMPORTANT: Melt ends of starter rope to prevent fraying.
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- Starter Rope
- Sheave
- End of Rope
- Knot Recess
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- Sheave
- Knot
- Retainer
- Handle
WARNING
CAUTION
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MANUAL STARTER
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