1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 245Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment
r,()l When the shift cable is properly installed, the reverse gate CANNOT be moved into the NEUTRAL position by hand
i pressure from the boat's forward motion of boat could
'" The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water
engage the reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptlyOccupants could be thrown about or ejected
r:;;;l 1Install shift cable with remote control and reverse cam in NEUTRAL positionAdjust shift cable trunnion to achieve this setting2After adjustment is made, install shift cable to its anchor and turn 90 to lock the cable trunnion into place
1101 3Place shift cable end onto reverse gate cam stud 4Install washer and nut to reverse gate cam stud, and hand tighten nut5Move remote control handle to FORWARD detent
When roller is in FORWARD positionapply hand pressure to try and move reverse gate up, toward NEUTRAL position