1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 282Get this manual
Electric Starter Servicing Removal INotel Disconnect the battery cables at the battery1Disconnect the starter motor lead at the motor2Remove the carburetor air silencer assembly for improved accessr:jl 3Remove the three screws starter to the powerheadDisassembly f21 1Observe alignment marks on the commutator end cap and drive end cap for correct reassemblyRemove two thrubolts from starter motorr:;] 2Tap the commutator end cap and carefully remove it to prevent the loss of four springs under the two ground brushes and insulated brushes