2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 131Get this manual
IGNITION STATOR Apply Nut Lock to the threads of the five ignition plate screwsInsert needle-nose pliers into slots in the ignition plate bearing and compress bearing while guiding the ignition plate into position
40150 PL MODELS12 AMP
Removal
WARNING
To avoid accidental starting of engine, twist and remove all spark plug leads
Remove the flywheelRefer to FLYWHEEL SERVICING on p126Disconnect stator yellow and yellowgray leads at terminal boardSeparate the stator 5-pin Amphenol connectorRemove the blackyellow stop circuit lead from terminal "E Remove three (3) stator retaining screws