1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 117Get this manual
Ignition Plate Servicing20 thru 30 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[] 4Loosen the five screws attaching the ignition plate to the retainer plateLift the ignition plate from the powerhead
rn support plate from the powerheadLift the retainer 5Remove the four support plate screws and
Installation
rn [[] 1Place thesupport plate then the support plate on the retainer plate, powerheadAlign with four screw holes in
powerheadApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the four support plate screws Install the screws and tighten them to torque of 48-60 inIbs(5-7 Nm)Be sure washers are placed between the support plate and powerhead