Mercury Mariner Outboards 2.2 / 2.5 / 3.0 Service Shop Manual, Page 72Get this manual
Disassembly 1Remove bolts that secure rewind starter to engine
3Remove retaining clip (a)spacer (b) and friction plate (c)
AWARNING
When disassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn in case rewind spring uncoils out of housing2Untie knot in end of starter rope and remove starter handle (a) Hold sheave and allow rope to slowly retract into starter housingthus relaxing rewind spring tension