1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507122, Page 198Get this manual
Steering Handle Service9.915 Removal
ill twist and remove all spark plug leads
"" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing,
2Remove the lower motor covers, manual starter, and air silencer
[!] 3Remove the throttle cable pin from the throttle leverr:;l 4Remove the shoulder screw and washer retaining the LJ throttle cable anchor to the powerheadRemove the cable end connector and throttle cable anchor from the cable5Remove the stop button ground lead from the ignition coilfJ1 6Cut tie strap and separate the 5-pin Amphenol connectorRemove the stop button black wire from the plug using OMC Socket Removal Tool, PIN 322699f41 7Remove the steering handle screw, nut and sleeveLift the handle from the steering bracketf51 8Pull the throttle cable and stop button leads through the grommet in the lower motor coverUse isopropyl alcohol on the sleeve to ease removal9Refer to Page 5-5 for Twist-Grip throttle disassembly instructions