1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 187Get this manual

1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 187

Midsection Adjustments Tilting Friction
rJl 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

Igl Adjust