1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 199Get this manual
Midsection AdjustmentRope and Tiller Electric Models Steering Friction Adjustment
L!.J by loosening or tightening the adjustment handleAdjust the
steering friction until slight drag is felt when turning The steering friction should be adjusted so that stable boat operation is maintained with minimum of operator effortDo not overtighten to allow for "hands off" steering which could result in loss of controlReadjust after first 20 hours of operationIdle Speed Adjustment