1988-1992 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
AS NEEDED Install starter spring
AWARNING
Wear safety glasesNEW SPRING Position spring in retaining slot in cover; leave retainer on springretainer so
NOTE: Carefully remove spring does'not pop outOLD SPRING
Wind spring into tight coilHook spring in retaining slot (A) of cover so that spring runs counterclockwise from slotApply generous coat of grease to spring (Special Tool NoT-2961)