1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 47Get this manual
eRemove throttle control lever by removing two screws and clamps, and lifting lever from lower motor coverfRemove shifter lock spring and shifter lock gRemove two nuts, six 3 8" and two 12" screws attaching power head to exhaust housing assembly See Figures 5-4 and 5-5Place OMC Special Tool (part No303605) in viseRemove power head and place in OMC Special Tool for disassembly