Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 521Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER
5Inspect starte rope for wearReplace as necessary
NOTE: Rope measures 66 in(1.68 m) long
Rewind Starter Reassembly
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1Install springs, pawls, and retaining rings onto starter sheaveNOTE: Position straight end of spring into recess of startersheave and angled end of spring across back of pawl as shown