1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 135Get this manual
3 Remove rotor and starter rope Untie knot in starter ropeAllow ropeto unwind (clockwise) slowly
Lift rotor with rope from cover
AWARNING
Remove carefully, or rewind spring may fly outWear safety glasses during this step Remove plastic bearingPull rope out of rotor
4Carefully remove spring and keeper from pulleyNOTE: Do not remove spring from keeper