1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 179Get this manual
Midsection Adjustment40, 48, 50 Steering Friction Adjustment
rv The steering friction adjustment isofpreset at or whenever the factory, however, readjust after first 20 hours operation
adjustment becomes necessary
i operar;on ;s maintained with minimum of operator effort
The steering friction should be adjusted so that stable boat
Do not overtighten to allow for "hands off" steering which could result in loss of control
With motor mounted to boat, adjust steering friction by simply loosening or tightening screwIdle Speed Adjustment