1997 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 2 thru 8 Service Repair Manual P/N 507261, Page 213Get this manual
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Gearcase Servicingthru 8 Removal
4 Rotate the propeller shaft and place the shift lever into FORWARD gear
5 Remove three gearcase retaining screws 6 Remove gearcase and mount