1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 230Get this manual
Manual Starter Servicing2.3, 3.3 Removal 1Remove port and starboard engine coversSee Section 2
"" 2To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove spark plug lead
[!] 3Remove two screws retaining fuel tank
Remove two mounting screwsLift starter from powerhead
Disassembly 1Pull out starter rope and tie slip knot to relieve spring tension while removing handleUntie knot in end of rope and remove handle2Pull starter rope out to limitHold pulley firmly so it will not rewind and release slip knotCarefully allow pulley to slowly rotate until it is fully unwound1al 3Remove retaining ringthrust washer and friction plate 4Remove return spring and ratchet CD