1988-1992 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 124Get this manual
2 Lift friction shoe assembly from bottom of rotor Note positioning of assembly on rotorRemove washer (A)friction shoe
Remove rotor and starter rope Untie knot in starter ropeAllow rope to unwind (clockwise) slowlyLift rotor with rope from cover
AWARNING
Remove carefullyor rewind spring may fly outWear safety glasses during this step Remove plastic bearing (A)Pull rope out of rotorAS NEEDED