Mercury 5 SERIES Service Manual page 252

9. Tie knot as shown, thread rope thru retainer and handle.
10. Thread starter rope thru rope guide, starter housing and starter sheave. Tie knot in end
of rope as shown in inset and pull knot tight.
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b
c
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11. Turn sheave 2-1/2 turns CLOCKWISE with rope coiling into sheave. Hold rope in slot
while turning sheave 3 turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Allow sheave to slowly rewind
remainder of loose rope.
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b
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12. Pull starter handle and check for the following:
a. Smooth operation of starter pawls.
b. Free movement of starter rope.
c. Starter rope rewinds completely.
13. Install manual starter assembly on engine as shown on page 8-4.
90-857138R1 MAY 2000
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a
c
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- Knot
- Retainer
- Handle
- Starter Rope
- Rope Guide
- Starter Housing
- Starter Sheave
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c
b
- Turn Sheave 2-1/2 Turns Clockwise
- Slot
- Turn Sheave 3 Turns Counterclockwise
MANUAL STARTER
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g
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