1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 52Get this manual
Electrical Cable
& Disconnect
battery cables from battery before servlcmg electrical systemsFailure to do so could result in injury from ignition sources (sparks) or from contact with moving parts if accidental cranking or starting occursProvide sufficient slack at motor end to permit steering and tilting of motor without binding cables
IT] 1Route instrument harness into lower engine coverPosit ion harness so it will not interfere with the upper engine cover hen installedRoute instrument harness to position where the connectors can be attached at the junction box2Install protective plug (supplied with engine) on power rimtilt 3-pin connector on non-trim modelsplaceClean off any dirt from connectorsApply light coat of OMC Electrical Grease to the sealPush connectors together until latched