1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 298Get this manual
Running Motor with Motor Cover Removed Motor Cover is GuardWhen you remove CoverGuard to work on motor remember Loose Clothing (open shirt sleeves, neckties) Long hair Jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets) Hands and arms can be Caught by the spinning FlywheelHandling High Voltage Parts like spark plugs and coils can shock ou may cause you to recoil into the flywheel
Two People working together on Live Motor must Look Out for each otherNever, Ever, hit the Key to Start Motor Before signaling your PartnerHe may be leaning over the motor with hands on flywheel or "hot" electrical part or near the propeller