1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 57Get this manual
Fuel Tank Servicing2, 2.3, 3.3 Drain and flush the fuel tank at least once year and at every tune-up or major repairDrain tank at an outdoor location, away from all possible sources of ignitionRemoval
1Shut off fuel supply at fuel shut-off valve
rn 2.leversupper engine cover by unsnapping the holdRemove down rn side screwsthe lower engine covers by removing the 3Start removing four
W []] 4Finish removing the lower engine covers by removing the six screws from the front and bottom5Disconnect fuel hose at carburetor