1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 200Get this manual
Midsection Adjustment45, 55 Steering Friction Adjustment
rv Adjust the steering frictionthe adjustment mounted Adjust the with motor to boat by loosening or tightening handlesteering friction until slight drag is felt when turning
i operation is maintained with minimum of operator effort
'" The steering friction should be adjusted so that stable boat
Do not overtighten to allow for "hands off" steering which could result in loss of controlIdle Speed Adjustment idle speed adjusting knob is located on the steering handleTurning clockwise on the knob increases idle speed, turning counterclockwise decreases idle speedMake certain that throttle grip is in SLOW position and the motor is at normal operating temperature before making the idle speed adjustment