1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 227Get this manual
Electric Starter Servicing, All Models Removal
INote Disconnect the battery cables at the battery1Disconnect the starter motor lead at the motor2 Remove the carburetor air silencer assembly for improved access[]] Remove the three screws and lockwashers retaining the starter to the powerhead
Disassembly 1Observe alignment marks on commutator end cap and drive end cap for correct reassemblyRemove two thru-bolts from starter motor
2 Tap the commutator end cap and carefully remove it to prevent the loss of four springs under the two ground brushes and insulated brushes3Tap the drive end cap to loosen it and pull armature from the frame You will find that the permanent magnets in the frame will resist removal of the armature