1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 15Get this manual
2 Remove fuel tank capSqueeze anchor together to prevent damaging it
Pry retainer from starter rope handleUntie knot and slide handle off
Lift engine cover off and slide starter rope throughRemove coverTie knot in starter rope so that it does not rewind into the starter housing