1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 223Get this manual
32Fill the gearcase with 16.4 flo oz(485 ml) lubricant as follows: The gearcase must be in an upright position Remove the oil level and the oil filldrain plugsReplace the seals if damaged Fill the gearcase with OMC Hi-Vis gearcase lube until lubricant appears at the oil level holeInsert the oil level plug firstInstall the filldrain plug The filldrain plug has magnetTighten the oil level and the fill drain plugs to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) Inspect the gearcase oil level after the motor test has been performed33Adjust the shift rod as follows:
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