1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Electric Trollers Service Manual, P/N 507869, Page 68Get this manual
Steering Cable Adjustment Adjust the steering control cable as follows:
1The adjustment nut should be approximately in the center of the threaded range2 Temporarily install the snap ring3Rotate the motor tube and steering gear so the two index marks are together4Hold the foot control base firmly against the lower part of the pedal5 Adjust the pivot pin to line up with the attachment point
6Remove the cable snap ring and install the pivot pin using two flat washers wave washer and lock nut Reinstall cable snap ringL!2J contacts pedal base, the steering gear index mark should