1978 Johnson 55 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 118Get this manual
2Place bushing on shift lever post in housing and install lever with countersunk side of washer facing upTorque screw to specifications in Section 2Install spring washer on pilot for camSee Figure 8-18Install detent spring, ball and coverInstall cam over spring washer, and position shift lever as shownSee Figures 8-17 and 8-18Rotate cam counterclockwise to engage gear teethSAFETY WARNING It is advisable to wear safety glasses as detent ball is under great pressureCheck start-in-neutral only switch adjustment, using test lightSee Figure 8-19Switch must open circuit when plunger leaves flat of the camLoosen two screws to adjustAssemble components into control box and upper housingSee Figure 8-20Assemble upper housing to control box making sure throttle lever cam follower seats in shift lever cam channelSee Figure 8- 20Tighten attaching screws to torque specified in Section 2Attach arm rest with three screws and washers 56
CAM LUBRICATE CAM FOLLOWER
THROTTLE CLEVIS
BACK VIEW OF CORRECT TOOTH ENGAG EMENT
LUBRICATE CAM CHANNEL