Re: 6hp Evinrude fisherman starter removal
well, i just removed the carb on a 1985 6hp, and the starters look quite similiar....hope im not giving you bad advice tho. remove the two 5/16 bolts.....gently move the starter forward, but dont lift up, keep the bottom of it still in the lower bracket, and pray the spring stays put. when i moved mine i used some electrical tape to secure it just in case i bumped it. i also had to remove the cam follower ( just one screw..and part #30 in your engine diagram). easy access to the nut after that, and the carb was off in about 15 mins. getting the rope guide back into place took a couple of tries putting it all back together tho.
