1997 Johnson/Evinrude EU 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
8Using punch and mallet, drive the steel pin that retains the inner handle from the steering handle
INote Do not remove the inner handle except to replace it
9Remove the plastic inner handle from the metal outer handle by driving the outer handle off with mallet and punchInner handle is bonded to the outer handleAfter removing, chip away remnants of inner handle10Remove the throttle cable seal from the inner handleInspection
1Inspect the throttle cable for kinks and wearReplace if necessary2Inspect the steering handle components for wear, cracks, or damageReplace parts if necessary3Refer to Ignition System, Section 3, to test stop switchAssembly