Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 253Get this manual
PUSJ-IBUTTON SHIFT BOX more than 14- forward, the cutout switch attached to the armature plate will open the circuit to the starter solenoidIf the cranking system fails to operate the starter properly when the throttle lever is in the IDLE position, check the 20-ampere fuse between the ingition switch BAT terminal and the ammeter GEN terminalIf the starter operates at full throttle (which it should not do), check for short between the two white leads in the shift box wiringFurther problems in the cranking system may indicate more serious problemsSee Chapter 6, starter motor sectionsDISASSEMBLING The throttle cable and switch box may be replaced without removing the shift box from the boatIf the only service to be performed is replacement of the cable, leave the shift box in place1- Remove the Phillips screws on the side plate of the shift boxRemove the front side cover2- Notice the screw and retainer at the forward end of the casing guide and just below the throttle leverRemove the screw and retainerPull the throttle cable and casting guide free of the shift boxTake care not loose the trunion caps, one on the top and another on the bottom3- Remove the screws from the end of the casting guide and then pull the throttle cable freeTAKE CARE not to loose the screws and sleeve from the end of the guideShift Switch Removal 4- Remove the four Phillips screws from the top of the shift box, and then lift off the shift box cover around the push buttons