1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 330Get this manual
Rewind Starter Disassembly WARNING
When disassembling and reassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn in case rewind spring uncoils out of the housing123R emove cam retainer
Untie knot in starter rope and rele ase starter rope to allow rewind spring to unwindR emove retaining clip and attaching screw which secures shift interlock cable to starter housingR emove rewind starter from engine