1997 Johnsoon Evinrude "EU" 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507266, Page 147Get this manual
Powerhead Servicing Removal To avoid accidental starting of the engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leadsOn electric start models, disconnect the battery cables at the battery1Rope Start Modelsremove the starter assemblyRefer to Section 7
2Remove three screws and remove the starter ratchet
3Remove the starter lockout cable clamp the cable from the shift lever
and disconnect
4Tiller Modelsremove the throttle cable pivot and the cable bracket 5Disconnect the shift lever
6Remove the stop switch ground lead and remove the stop switch lead from cavity "E" of the stator 5-pin Amphenol connectorUse OMC Pin Remover, PIN 322698, and isopropyl alcohol