1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 247Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment r:J5l 1Insert the shift cable vertically into anchor and turn it 90 to lock the cable trunnion into placeTemporarily, attach cable end to shift lever while you adjust linkage ill pressure from the boat's forward motion could engage the
reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptly and occupants could be thrown about or ejected2Move remote control handle to FORWARD detent
The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water
L!!l The reverse gate is properly adjusted when it is firmly against
pad4If cable adjustment is required, remove shift cable from both shift lever and cable anchorAdjust cable trunnion until reverse gate is firmly against pad