1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 201Get this manual
Steering Handle ServiceModels Removal 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads2Remove manual starter as described in Section 7, and lower engine covers as described in Section 4&
3Remove tie strap and connector retainer and disconnect Amphenol connectorsRemove stop button black wire from connector using CMC Pin Removal Tool, PIN 3226984Remove bottom screw, with lockwasher, from power pack and remove ground (black) wire5Remove screw retaining the throttle cable anchor and screw and washers retaining the throttle lever