Mercury 40 FourStroke - Page 565

MANUAL STARTER
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4. Allow starter rope to pull back into starter until about 1 ft. (30.5cm) of rope is left. Tie a
overhand knot at this point to prevent rope from being pulled back into rewind starter.
5. Route starter rope through starter handle. Tie a knot into end of rope and secure in rope
retainer.
6. Untie overhand knot from step (4).
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a-Starter Rope
b-Starter Handle
c-Retainer
7. Install springs, interlock lever, and cam.
IMPORTANT: Interlock lever spring should be installed with squared end of spring
seated on interlock lever.
IMPORTANT: Cam spring ends should be seated on recoil housing and cam boss.
Spring tension should be noticeable when turning cam clockwise.
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a-Spring (Interlock Lever)
b-Squared End of Spring
c-Interlock Lever
d-Spring (Cam)
e-Cam
f-Spring (Cam)
g-Recoil Housing
h-Cam Boss (Hidden)