1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 125Get this manual
& General Safety Warnings Before working on any part of the powerhead, read the section called Safety at the end of this manualThe flywheel cover is machinery guardUse caution when servicing running engineDo not wear jewelry or loose clothingTo prevent possible fire or explosion under the engine cover after servicing: Check entire fuel system for leaks Make sure all electrical and ignition leads are routed and clamped in their original positions away from rotating engine parts which could cut or abrade wire insulationTo avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, take adequate precautions to disarm the ignition system: Connect engine wiring harness to boat wiring harness with key switch in OFF position Twist and remove all spark plug leads from spark plugs Disconnect the battery cables from the batteryReplace any locking fastener (locknut or patch screw) if its locking feature becomes weakDefinite resistance to tightening must be felt when reusing locking fastenerIf replacement is indicated, use only authorized replacement or equivalentTo prevent sudden movement when starting engine and possible "man overboard" situations, test the "start-in-gear prevention" system before returning the engine to customer