1988 Johnson Evinrude CC 60 thru 75 outboards Service Manual, Page 56Get this manual
Submerged Engines Engine Dropped Overboard (Not Running) If engine is recovered from water immediately, it must be serviced within three hoursSee Prolonged SubmersionIf engine cannot be started or serviced immediately, it ote should be resubmerge d'In res water to avol'd exposure to the atmosphereMake arrangements to have it serviced with the least possible delayOnce the outboard is exposed to air, both fresh and salt water will start etching the highly polished bearing surfaces of the crankshaft, connecting rods, and bearingsThe engine must be serviced within three hours of recovery to avoid costly repairsProceed as follows: 1Remove engine cover and rinse powerhead with fresh water2Disconnect the connector between power packs and charge coilDisconnect spark plug leads and remove spark plugs Note
I To remove or tWistpull off or push on with slight .Ieads, counterclockwise