1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 78Get this manual
Assembly
1Place leaf valves on leaf plateIf new valves do not seat on the leaf plate, turn the leaf valves over
INote Used
leaf valves must not be turned over for reuseLeaf valve may break when returned to service, causing serious powerhead damage2If any leaf valves are standing open, apply light pressure using pencil eraserIf leaf valve closes with light pressure, valve is acceptableIf not, inspect leaf plate for high spots or burrs
INote Do not lap leaf platesIf plate is too smooth, the leaf valves
may stick closed after off-season storage3Apply CIVIC Locquic Primer to mounting screws and allow to air dry
4Apply CIVIC Screw Lock to mounting screwsWipe off excess adhesive