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I have a 4.5 hp Mercury that I'm trying to replace the starter rope. I have replaced one before on a Evinrude but the Merc is a different story. The only thing I could find was a big nut on top of the hood, but it will not come loose, it is not tight but all it does is turn. Is there a trick on...