Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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d. Install the starter pawl onto the sheave.
a - Starter pawl
b - Starter pawl return spring
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with PTFE Starter pawl bore on the sheave 92-802859A 1
e. Secure the starter pawl with the E‑ring retained during disassembly.
9725
5. Install the sheave onto the recoil housing. The sheave catch must interlock with the recoil spring for the recoil to function
properly.
a - Recoil spring
b - Sheave catch
6. With a slight downward pressure, rotate the sheave counterclockwise to engage the spring into the catch on the sheave. If
the spring is properly positioned on the sheave, resistance will be felt while winding the sheave counterclockwise.
7. Assemble and install the friction plate:
a. Install the friction plate spring onto the friction plate. Lubricate the friction plate with 2‑4‑C with PTFE.
a - Friction plate spring
b - Friction plate
c - Lubricate with 2‑4‑C with PTFE
a
b
9730
a
b
9732
a b
c
9740
Recoil Starter
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