1968 Evinrude Big Twin, Big Twin Electric, Lark 40 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 60Get this manual
REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SHIFT GEARCASE The and lower gearcase assembly moved from the exhaust housing and power head as foHows: Disconnect spark plug wiresDrain lubricant from gearcaseSlide back the insulating sleeve the shift wires so the terminals between the I3hift and motor disconnectedTerminals located adjacent to power head exhaust coverDisconnect terminalsSee Figure 6-8dRemove exhaust cover and exl1aust housing plateSee Figure 6-9Remove screws from inner exhaust housing plate and clamp Apply oil liquid soap to sleeve and remove grommet, plate, and clamp from Remove seven screws holding gearcase outer exhaust housing gearcase extensionSee Figure Remove and lower gearcase assembly and from exhaust housingTake to avoid damaging driveshaft and shift