1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 106Get this manual
RREMOVING STATOR PLATE 1Remove flywheelSEE REMOVING FLYWHEEL IN THIS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATIONLoosen friction screw (A) at front of stator plate1988A ONLY
Disconnect stator plate ground lead (8) from power headDisconnect breaker point ground lead at stop switch (C) Carefully lift stator plate off of power head