1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 97Get this manual
DISASSEMBLY The remote control is simple mechanism and will be found to be relatively trouble-freeSee Figure 8-1It may occasionally be necessary, however, to disassemble the remote control to clean off salt water deposits, or to check the operation of the pushbutton switchProceed as follows: aRemove side plate Disconnect shift cable from switch terminalsSee Figure 8-1bRemove throttle friction spring and adjusting screwSee Figure 8-2cDetach remote control housing from boatdRemove caSing guide from throttle leverSlide cable trunnion from housingeRemove throttle lever pivot screwlever from housingSee Figure 8-2Lift throttle Figure 8-1Remote Control with Cover Removed