1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 311Get this manual
Electric Starter Service9.9 (211cc) Removal
INote Disconnect the battery cables at the batteryIT] IT]
1Remove the two retaining screws2Disconnect the starter lead at the terminal of the starter
on the bottom
Disassembly
Note Before disassembly, scribe alignment marks frame and end caps for reference during reassembly
1Remove two thru-bolts from starter motorTap the brush end cap and carefully remove it to prevent the loss of springs under the two ground brushes and insulated brushes