1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 139Get this manual
5 Rewind Starter Spring Holding starter rope, wind spring by turning pulley and ropetwo (2) full turns counterclockwiseThread starter rope through guide hole in starter coverTie large slip knot in rope outside of covertension of rewind spring by pulling starter rope out as far as it wUI go3 8