1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 302Get this manual
Cable InstallationEngine
ill cables are disconnected at batteryThrottle Cable
To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery
1Remove the rubber grommet from front of lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of OMC TripleGuard grease to both anchor block pockets[";12Extend throttle cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard LJ grease3Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4While rotating the propeller shaft, move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustment
fN=J Failure to follow this procedure exactly might cause accelerated wear of shift system components and high shifting effortf215eng.ine lever screw IS agamst ItS stop