1984-1986 Mercury Force 4HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 56Get this manual
NOTE This is done to insure starter spring is not bottomed outIf rotor will not turn the 18 to 318the spring is bottomed out5Install friction shoe assemblyA8Install bearing in bore of rotorPlace washer and brake spring on rotor shaftPull starter rope to engage fr iction shoe plates against starter cup and lighten nutsThis centers starter assembly in elation to starter cupPut end of starter rope through hole In engi ne cover and place co ver on engi neRoute starter rope through hole in ins ertTie knotFigure 9Push insert Into handleEPlace shoe plates with lever on rotorFigure 8F