1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 255Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment f101 When the shift cable is properly installed, the reverse gate CANNOT be moved into the NEUTRAL position by hand i pressure from the boat's forward motion of boat could
The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water
engage the reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptlyOccupants could be thrown about or ejectedf101 1Install shift cable with remote control and reverse cam in NEUTRAL positionAdjust shift cable trunnion to achieve this setting2After adjustment is made, install shift cable to its anchor and turn 90 to lock the cable trunnion into place3Place shift cable end onto reverse gate cam stud
4Install washer and nut to reverse gate cam stud, and hand tighten nut5Move remote control handle to FORWARD detentWhen roller is in FORWARD positionapply hand pressure to try and move reverse gate up, toward NEUTRAL positionIt is more important that FORWARD locking position be met, giving less importance to roller position in NEUTRALIf properly adjusted, reverse gate should not move toward NEUTRAL7Ifthe gate can be moved toward NEUTRAL, readjust shift cable to hold gate in FORWARD positionRemove shift cable from reverse gate cam stud and shift cable anchor