Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 246Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 246

MANUAL STARTER
Disassembly
WARNING
When disassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn, in case spring should uncoil
CAUTION
Starter sheave must be firmly held against spring tension to prevent spring from unwinding1Pull starter rope until rope is fully unwound from sheaveHold sheave in this position, complete steps and 32Lift end of rope from knot recess and untie or cut off knotPull remaining rope from starter sheave