1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 228Get this manual
8Apply OMC Wheel Bearing Grease to the brush holder cap armature bearing
9Correctly route the brush leads and install the springs and brushes
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orientation of the brushes could damage the starter or cause reverse rotation
[] 10Compress the brushes and springs with modified putty knife
11Align marks Q) and and place brush holder cap firmly on armature and slide putty knife out, making sure the brushes are retained properly