1968 Evinrude Speedifour, Starflite 85HP Service Manual, Page 96Get this manual
REASSEMBLV Reassemble components in the reverse order of disassemblyAttach remote control to boat, replace shift and throttle connections, and check adjustment of throttle
Remove motor cover, and check for possible shorts between forward and reverse leads as described in Section 6, Lower Unit
Connect voltmeter or test light between the forward (green lead) knife terminal and groundTurn ignition key to "ON" position but do not start motoran assistant operate the remote control, at least to 10 timesThe light or meter should indicate positive on-off operation of the switchRepeat for the reverse lead) terminalSee Figure 8-5