1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 180Get this manual
f1518Using punch and mallet, drive out the steel pin that retains the inner handle in the steering handle '16l9
Remove the plastic inner handle from the metal outer handle by driving the outer handle off with mallet and punchInner handle is bonded to the outer handleAfter removing, chip away remnants of inner handle
10Remove the throttle cable seal from the inner handleInspection
1Remove protective sleeves and inspect the throttle cable and terminal wires for kinks and wearReplace if necessary2Inspect the steering handle components for wear, cracks, or damageReplace parts if necessaryPut protective sleeves on throttle cable and terminal wires