1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 194Get this manual
Steering Handle Service9.915 Removal
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads
2Remove screw retaining the choke cable clamp to the pow erhead and disengage cable from the carburetor choke link
3Remove nut from the knob end of choke cableRemove the cable
4Remove the lower motor covers, manual starter, and cam sprocket coverSee Section 45Remove throttle cable clevis end from the throttle armPry off using screwdriver with the blade against the arm retaining screw