1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 236Get this manual
Removal '" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads ill
Pull 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 bumper3Release the slip knot while holding the pulley, and allow the starter spring to slowly unwind4Grasp the end of the starter spring and pull spring out as far as it will gothis will relieve spring tension
5Remove the port ignition coil from the powerheadRemove the starter assembly adjustment screw
[f1 6While holding the starter assembly together, remove shoulder screw Remove the starter assembly from the powerheadDisassembly []] 1Lift the idler gear arm arm spnng