1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 227Get this manual
Installation
1Lubricate and place the two steering handle bushings in the steering bracket
2Insert the stop button wires and the throttle cable through the grommet in the lower engine cover3Attach the steering handle to the steering bracketThe steering handle nut must have nylon patch for lockingReplace the nut if it has lost its locking featureTighten the nut so the steering handle can be pivoted and maintain any position
4 !igh.ten the so the steering handle can be pivoted and maintain any position
5Using OMC Pin Insert Tool PI 322697, insert the stop button pin lead into "E" cavity of the plugApply isopropyl alcohol to the plug and receptacle Align arrows and carefully install the plug into the receptacleSecure the connector with the wire retainer Thread the throttle cable connector onto the cable Thread the throttle cable pivot pin onto the end of the throttle cable so that one full thread protrudes beyond the connector8 To adjust the throttle cableaSet the idle adjustment knob to the minimum idle speedbAttach the throttle cable pivot pin to the throttle levercTurn the throttle grip to the FAST position, as far as grip will turndHave the armature plate in full advance positionTurn the cable connector until attachment hole in connector is aligned with mounting locationTurn the connector one or two additional turns to preload the cable eSecure the cable connector with the washer and the cotter pin to the powerheadCheck to see that the twist grip will advance the armature plate to maximum advance stopCheck to see that the cam follower is off the cam when the twist grip is set at idle position If full throttle or minimum idle is not attainable, turn the cable connector one turn at time until setting is correctf Be sure all fasteners are tight