1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 71Get this manual
bAlign groove in shift rod with screw hole in shift rod connector, and install lower shift rod screwSee Figure 6-4Attach cover plate using new gasketcInstall propeller, using new drive and cotter pins, and fill gearcase with OMC Sea-Lube Premium Blend Gearcase LubeSee Figure 6:23 If adjustment is needed, loosen the shift handle clamp