Mercury 15 pull start problem

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by PLANKTON7, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. Dec 19, 2011 #1
    PLANKTON7

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    Hey guys i just bought this 15 mercury 03 two stroke, the problem is i pull the cord and a quarter of the cord does not get retracted back into the motor wtf is going on its driving me crazy, PLEASE HELP!

    Sam-
     
    PLANKTON7, Dec 19, 2011
    PLANKTON7, Dec 19, 2011
  3. Dec 19, 2011 #2
    Brett

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    Recoil spring problem. Not a hard thing to fix.

    Going to have to pull the starter housing to access the recoil sheave.
    Depending on the condition (disconnected, bent or broken) of the recoil spring, repair or replace it.

    Diagram link

    http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/3234_20.cfm
     
    Brett, Dec 19, 2011
    Brett, Dec 19, 2011

  5. Dec 19, 2011 #3
    PLANKTON7

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    thanks brett your the man.
     
    PLANKTON7, Dec 19, 2011
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  6. Dec 20, 2011 #4
    Un-shore

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