1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 207Get this manual
Midsection Adjustments Tilt Friction
161 Use a
016 inwrench to tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to hold the motor in any position of tilt
DO 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
rJl Adjust
the steering friction with motor mounted to boat by loosening or tightening the adjustment screwAdjust the steering until slight drag is felt when turning"" The steering friction should be adjusted so that stable boat