1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 303Get this manual
Shift Cable 1Extend shift cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease2Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position3Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL i and neutral lockout index plate orientationRefer to Page
'" Before connecting shift cable, verify control handle position
1sl 4With engine in NEUTRAL, install the shift cable to the shift
lever using the pin and cotter clip as shownrJl 5Rotate the propeller shift and shift the gearcase into 6Move the remote control handle to full throttle in FORWARD7Apply liberal amount of OMC Triple-Guard grease to anchor block pocket1sl 8Pull firmly on cable casing to remove backlash and adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket9Temporarily install the anchor pocket cover and screw 10Shift the remote control to NEUTRAL
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gearcase has been serviced, verify the powerhead neutral detent adjustmentRefer to Installation, Section 6
r,Ql 11 The neutral detent must be in NEUTRAL (center position) when the control lever is in NEUTRAL12Remove the shift cable from anchor pocket and verify that the gearcase is in its neutral detentReinstall shift cable into anchor pocket and install the anchor pocket cover and screwTorque the screw to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)