1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 114Get this manual
Ignition Plate Servicing4 Removal
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove spark plug leads2Remove the manual starter as described in Section 73Remove flywheelRefer to Flywheel Servicing
Loosen three screws attaching ignition plate to retainer plate and disconnect springLift the ignition plate from the powerheadRemove throttle cable from ignition plate
[]] rn for The retainer plate screws from supportplate and 5and support plate may be service by removing removed