1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Repair Manual P/N 520208, Page 227Get this manual
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Manual Starter Servicing65 Removal
2 Pull the starter out far enough to tie slip knot in the the starter anchor out of the handle Remove the handle, release the knot, and ease the starter pulley