1984-1986 Mercury Force 4HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 55Get this manual
C Inspect brake spring for wearFigure 5Old SpringWind spring into tight coilHook spring in retain ing slot of cover so that spring runs counterclockwise from slotFigure 7Apply generous coat of grease to spring, Special Tool NoT 2961
RETAINING SLOT
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2Inspect starter rope for wearLength must be 48" (122 cm)3Inspect bearing for wearFI mbly
1Install bear ing in bore of rotor
2Install starter ropeWind rope counterclockwise as seen from bottomFigure 6
3Install starter spring:
ANew SpringPosition spring in retaining slot in cover, leaving retainer on spr ing
Flgur.7Po.ltlon of Spring In Cover