1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 35Get this manual
dManual and Electric Start ModelsDisconnect armature plate leads and Packard connectorsTo accomplish this, lift up on the two Packard connector locking tabs and slide connectors apartSee Figure 4-15Remove ground wire from under by pass cover screwRemove screw clamping leads to arm on support plateRemove spring connecting cam and link assembly to control .leverAvoid loss of washer and sleeve on control lever pinSee Figure 4-16Remove coils from cylinder head ARMATURE
ARMATURE
Figure 4-17Armature Plate Removed
Figure 4-15Disconnecting Packard Connectors
DISASSEMBLY OF ARMATURE PLATE
All components may be removed from the armature plate by removing the attaching screwsRemove driver coil for visual inspection and test
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR