1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 191Get this manual
11Tiller ModelsSlide cable nut onto cableApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to cable retainer O-ring Reinstall cable retainer on cable by turning counterclockwise
12Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to cable retainer cavity and cable ball end1111 13Apply light coating of Permatex No2 to external threads of slide valve body1111 14Attach cable ball end to slide valvePush down on cable retainer and attach cable nut to valve bodyTorque nut to 36-48 inIbs(4-5 Nm)r:J2l 15Tiller ModelsSlide cable sleeve next to cable retainerPosition cable and sleeve assembly next to steering arm and secure with tie straps, with rear strap behind steering arm bossf131 16For initial adjustment, thread ball connector onto cable until cable retainer CAN JUST BE PULLED INTO ALIGNMENT WITH ANCHOR BLOCKwith ball connector pushed against ball17Snap cable end onto lever ballSnap cable retainer into anchor block18Cycle lever from RUN to TILT 10 times before adjusting cableAdjustment 1The cable must be adjusted so lever and cable will always let valve close completely before lever reaches RUN position2The lever reserve motion is amount of lever movement that remains after valve is closed