1990 Johnson Evinrude 120 thru 140, 185 thru 225, 300 HP, P/N 507875, Page 203Get this manual
56Carefully route and bundle all leads under the component bracketRoute appropriate power pack leads under bracketMake all electrical and ignition connectionsRefer to decal on component bracket cover1351 57Install power pack to cylinder block screwsPlace power pack ground leads and washers under rear screwsTorque screws to 48-60 inIbs(5-7 Nm)58Apply OMC Locquic Primer and OMC Nut Lock to four screws, starter to cylinder blockInstall starter and torque first the top two and then the bottom two screws to 168-192 inIbs(19-22 Nm)59Connect the solenoid No6 red lead to starterConnect the engine harness No16 black lead and the battery No.4 black lead to starter frame ground studConnect the rectifierregulator No12 red lead to starter solenoidRefer to the Wiring Diagram wall chart60Route engine wiring harness and install trim junction boxApply OMC Locquic Primer and OMC Nut Lock to trim box mounting screwsThe box ground lead and star washer must mount between the box and cylinder blockTorque screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)61Make all final electrical connections following the Wiring DiagramInstallation 1371 1Install new base gasketUse no sealer, the gasket has coating which is heat activated and must be assembled dryTo ensure proper sealing, mating surfaces must be clean and free of oil, grease and foreign matter2Coat the driveshaft splines with OMC Moly Lube, leaving top of driveshaft clear1381 3Using OMC Lifting Eye PIN 396748, slowly lower the powerhead into placeA complete