1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 93Get this manual
3 Fill gearcase with OMC HI-VIS Gearcase LubeSee Figure 6-61 and Section 2, page 2-4 for proper procedure
Figure 6-63Steering Friction Adjustment SAFETY WARNING THE STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO ALLOW "HANDS OFF" STEERINGLOSS OF CONTROL COULDRESULT
SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 6-61Filling Gearcase The adjustment of the gearshift lever must be done in the following sequence:
ADJUSTMENTS
TILT FRICTION ADJUSTMENT Use 916" wrench to tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the lower unit from TILT to RUN positionSee Figure 6-62Remove fuel hose on carburetor6-64
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Figure 6-64Disconnected Hose Figure 6-62Tilt Friction Adjustment
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DO NOT overtighten, as doing so will increase the pressure required to tilt the motor when an obstruction is hitFailure to tilt when hitting an obstruction can do serious damage to your motorSee Torque Specifications, Section 2STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTMENT Adjust steering friction with motor mounted to boat by simply loosening or tightening screw with screwdriver as shownSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turning This will allow smooth steeringMinimum friction is required when remote steering is usedSee Figure 6-63E,Jl015