Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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5. Remove the screw securing the recoil friction plate to the recoil housing. Remove the recoil friction plate.
a - Recoil rope
b - Sheave
c - Screw securing recoil friction plate
d - Rotate sheave clockwise
6. Carefully remove the sheave.
7. Remove the recoil spring if replacement is needed.
8. Disengage the interlock lever spring from the recoil lock.
9. Pinch the recoil lock retainer and push the recoil lock out of the recoil housing.
a - Recoil lock
b - Interlock lever spring
c - Recoil lock retainer (pinch to remove)
10. Remove the E‑ring securing the starter pawl to the sheave.
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11. Push the starter pawl out of the sheave.
12. Inspect the starter rope for damage. Replace as required.
Recoil Starter Assembly
!
WARNING
Uncontrolled release of the rewind spring can cause serious injury. Wear eye protection when servicing the rewind starter in
case the spring uncoils.
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Recoil Starter
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