1977 Evinrude 4HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5303, Page 61Get this manual
Always turn the flywheel in clockwise direction ONLY to avoid water pump impeller damagefDip attaching screws in OMC Gasket Sealing Compound and assemble gearcase to exhaust housingTorque to recommended specificationsNOTE
Short screws in front, long screws aft (Weedless Gearcase)gFill gearcase with OMC HI-VIS Gearcase LubeSee Figure 6-17
Figure 6-18Tilt Friction Adjustment Nut
Figure 6-19Steering Friction Adjustment Screw STEERING FRICTION The steering friction adjusting screw is located beneath the power head on the front of the swivel bracketAdjust screw for minimum steering effort, but tight enough to prevent motor from turning in the swivel bracket when the steering handle is releasedSee Figure 6-19