Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 247Get this manual
Reassembly WARNING
Wear safety glasses and gloves for eye and hand protection when reassembling the rewind starterThe spiral spring could jump out and uncoil causing injury
Stopper Assembly
1If removed, lubricate the shaft on the stopper2Install stopper components as showne b
Spiral Spring
1Lubricate the spiral spring with 2-4-C wTeflon grease2Install the thrust washer3Install the spiral spring as follows: aInstalling New Spring: When installing new spiral spring, do not cut the wire holding the spring together until after the installationbReusing Existing Spring: When reusing the spiral spring, set the leading end first in the housing and then fit one turn each timeUse care that the spring does not jump out