Mercury FourStroke 2.5 - Reassembly

Recoil Starter
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5. Remove the ratchet pawls from the reel.
a - Ratchet pawl (2)
b - Reel
6. Carefully remove the reel (with spring) from the recoil starter housing.
NOTE: The spring may unwind as the reel is removed from the housing.
7. Remove the spring from the reel spring cavity.
Reassembly
1. Install the hook on the end of the spring into the reel.
2. Rewind the spring in a counterclockwise direction into the reel spring cavity.
a - Spring hook engaged in the reel
b - Spring
c - Spring cavity
d - Reel
3. Install the reel with spring into the housing. Rotate the reel until the hook on the spring engages in the slot on the housing.
a - Spring installed into the spring cavity
b - Hook on end of the spring
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