1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 109Get this manual
19888 thru 1989A MODELS Install speed control cable Position speed control assembly (A) to stator plateInstall screw (8) and nut (C)Attach ground lead (D) and plug in lead (E)
8Tighten stator plate friction screw (A)IMPORTANT Tighten stator plate friction screw tight enough so that stator plate will not creep at W.O.T9Install flywheelSEE INSTALLING FLYWHEEL IN THIS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION