1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 254Get this manual
Removal "'" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove a" spark plug leads ill
2Pull the starter rope out far enough to tie slip knot in the rope behind starter handleUntie knot in end of rope and remove the handle and rubber bumper
3Release the slip knot while holding the pulley, and allow the starter spring to slowly unwind
4 Grasp the end of the starter spring and pull spring out as far as it will gothis will relieve spring tension5Remove the port ignition coil from the powerheadRemove the starter assembly adjustment screw
6 While holding the starter assembly together, remove shoulder screw Remove the starter assembly from the powerhead
Disassembly