1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 40 thru 55, P/N 507872, Page 282Get this manual
Cable InstallationEngine cables are disconnected at batteryThrottle Cable 1Remove the rubber grommet from front of lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of OMC TripleGuard grease to both anchor block pocketsf1l 2Extend throttle cable and lubricate ".lith OMC Triple-Guard 3Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4While rotating the propeller shaft, move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustmentFailure to follow this procedure exactly might cause accelerated wear of shift system components and high shifting effortf2l 5Mo:e eng.ine lever screw IS agamst ItS stop '" To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery