1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 38Get this manual
Set Timing Point er INotellfthe timing pointer bracket has been disturbed, check the timing pointer alignment1Remove the three spark plugs from the cylinder head [IJ
2Loosen the screw securing the timing pointerCenter the timing pointerTighten the screw
3Rotate the flywheel clockwise until the cast-in TDC mark is approximately in(25,4 mm) past the timing pointerNEVER rotate the flywheel counterclockwise
4Install OVIC Piston Stop Tool, PI 384887, in the No.1 cylinderAdjust the tool to make contact with the piston
5While holding the piston firmly against the piston stop tool, make mark on the flywheel inline with the timing pointer