1996 Mercury Force 25 HP Service Manual 90-830894 895, Page 114Get this manual
3Install rewind spring cartridge in starter housingNOTE: Tab (a) on cartridge must fit into slot on starter housing 6Install three pulley retainerssecure with screws7Thread starter rope through starter housingRemove screwdriver and pull out enough rope for starter handle installationReinsert screwdriver to hold pulley in place8Thread starter rope through handleTie knot in the rope and install rope in retainer (a)
aRetainer
4Install pulley in starter housing
9Remove screwdriver to release pulley