1990 Johnson Evinrude 120 thru 140, 185 thru 225, 300 HP, P/N 507875, Page 442Get this manual
How Can Loss of Steering Control be Minimized? Use steering system recommended by the boat andor motor manufacturer and which meets American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards Read, understand, and follow manufacturers Installation and Service Instructions Follow warnings marked&cloSely When rigging or after
Use only specified parts and assemble parts carefully Make adjustments carefully Keep parts moving freelylubricate parts as shown in manuals Use the bolts, nuts, and washers supplied with steering attachment kits they're special locking type that won't loosen, rust, or weaken
Always check steering system installations to uncover possible trouble! Tilt motor into boatthen turn it fully from stop to stopDuring this test, motor and steering parts must not touch any part of the boat, or any accessory parts in transom areaWhy? hard blow to the motor's gearcase can result in damage to steering parts here