1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 40 thru 55, P/N 507872, Page 177Get this manual
Cable Adjustment
1Put the Touch-Trim TM lever in the RUN position
] 2Measure cable free play at the tip of the lever Lever free play must be approximately 112 in(13 mm)
f1l 3If free play is not correct, remove Touch-Trim cable from its
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4Gently pry cable end off lever ball
[3] 5Rotate cable end to adjust cable free play Screw cable end toward cable to reduce free play Screw cable end away from cable to increase free playOne revolution of cable end is equal to approximately V4 in(6 mm) of lever free play, measured at the tip6Install cable end on lever ball and snap cable into holder7Recheck cable free play following Steps and 2