1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 284Get this manual
Control Cable Identification
1Install the throttle and shift cables in the remote controlRefer to Cable Installation, Page 9-162Put the control handle in NEUTRAL position
When the control handle is in NEUTRAL position, the throttle cable casing guide will be completely retracted and the shift cable casing guide will be at the midpoint of its travel
r;l 4As you move the control handle through FORWARD, the shift cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend
5As you move the control handle through REVERSE, both casing guides must extend 6Identify each control cable for proper installation later
ill before continuing with installationControl Handle Friction
Control cable identification and function must be correct
1The throttle friction knob adjustment must be just tight enough to eliminate unwanted throttle "creep" under normal operating conditions
1101 2The knob is turned clockwise to increase the friction and