1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 284Get 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 access
rv 3Removethe powerheadand lock washers retaining the the three screws starter to
Disassembly 1Observe alignment marks on the commutator end cap and drive end cap for correct reassemblyRemove two thrubolts from starter motor2Tap 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 thatthe permanent magnets in the frame will resist the removal of the armaturehold armatureRemove locknutspacer CD, anti -drift spring Q), piniondrive end capand thrust washer from armature Discard locknut as it loses its locking feature, once removed