Mercury 2.5 Service Manual page 31

a - Bolt
5. Place the starter rope knot into the starter cup notch and wind the rope clockwise around the cup.
6. Pull the starter rope to start the engine.
To prevent getting an electrical shock, do not touch any ignition component, wiring, or spark plug wire when
starting or running the engine.
The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury. Keep your hands, hair, clothing, tools, and other objects
away from engine when starting or running the engine. Do not attempt to reinstall the rewind starter assembly
or top cowl when engine is running.
OPERATION
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b - Black lead