1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 118Get this manual
Ignition Plate ServicingAmp Removal 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads2If equipped, remove the manual starterSee Section 73Remove the flywheelRefer to Flywheel Servicing
rn 4Loosen Lift the ignition plate from the ignition plate to the the five screws attaching the powerheadretainer plate
m support plate from the powerheadLift the retainer 5Remove the four support plate screws and
Installation 1Place the retainer plate, then the support plate on the powerheadAlign support plate with four screw holes in powerheadApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the' four support plate screws Install and tighten the screws to torque of 48-60 inIbs(5-7 Nm)