Recoil Starter Removal; Recoil Starter Disassembly - Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke Service Manual

Recoil Starter

Recoil Starter Removal

1. Remove the three screws that secure the air box to the engine, and remove the air box or position it out of the way. Refer
to Section 3C ‑ Air Box Removal.
NOTE: Due to the routing of the crankcase breather hose behind the throttle body, it is easiest to not fully remove the air
box, if no other components are being removed.
2. Remove the three screws securing the recoil starter assembly to the engine.
3. Pull the neutral interlock cable to disengage the neutral interlock cable from the recoil housing.
4. Lift the neutral interlock cable up and remove the neutral interlock cable tension spring from the recoil housing.
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5. Remove the recoil starter assembly.

Recoil Starter Disassembly

Uncontrolled release of the rewind spring can cause serious injury. Wear eye protection when servicing the rewind starter in
case the spring uncoils.
1. Remove the handle cap from the recoil handle.
2. Cut or untie the recoil rope from the recoil handle.
3. Slowly allow the sheave to unwind completely.
4. Rotate the sheave clockwise to disengage the recoil spring from the sheave.
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