1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 229Get this manual
Midsection djustments Tilting Friction
f71 Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to hold the motor in any
position of tiltDO 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 cause serious damage to the motorSteering Friction the steering friction with motor mounted to boat by loosening or tightening the adjustment screwAdjust the steering until slight drag is felt when turning