1965 Evinrude SportFour Heavy Duty 60 HP Outboards Service Manual, 4204, Page 65Get this manual
Figure 6-37Gearshift Detent When the detent spring rests in the "valley" between the two scribe marks on the detent adapter, the gears should be in neutralSee Figure 6-37To check linkage, proceed as follows: aDisconnect and ground spark plug wires Move shift lever forward while rotating propeller clockwise from back of motorWhen clutch dog engages forward gear, stop turning propeller and return lever to neutral Turn propeller another inch in same direction and hold shift lever forward so clutch dog bears against but does not mesh with forward gearIf adjustments are correct, forward scribe Figure 6-38 Forward Gear Aligned mark should align with slanted edge of embossed mark on crankcaseSee Figure 6-38 To adjust, loosen detent adjustment nut and move detent adapter to align marks Tighten nutbPlace gear shift handle in neutralHandle should be aligned parallel to the drive and crankshaftsTo adjust, loosen the shift handle clamping and adjustment screwsMove lever as required and tighten screwsSee Figure 6-37 E u