1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 67Get this manual
REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SHIFT GEARCASE The upper and lower gearcase assembly may be removed from the exhaust housing and power head as followsaDisconnect spark plug wiresbDrain lubricant from gearcasecSlide back the insulating sleeve on the shift cable wires so the terminals between the shift cable and motor cable can be disconnectedTerminals are located adjacent to power head exhaust coverDisconnect terminalsSee Figure 6-8dRemove rear exhaust cover and exhaust housing plateSee Figure 6-9Remove screws from inner exhaust housing plate and clampApply oil or liquid soap to cable sleeve and remove cable grommet, plate, and clamp from cableeRemove seven screws holding gearcase to outer exhaust housing or gear case extensionRemove upper and lower gear case assembly and cable from exhaust housingTake care to avoid damaging driveshaft and shift cable