1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 257Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment f15l 1Insert the shift cable vertically into anchor and turn it 90 to lock the cable trunnion into placeTemporarily, attach cable end to shift lever while you adjust linkage ill
The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water pressure from the boat's forward motion could engage the reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptly and occupants could be thrown about or ejected2Move remote control handle to FORWARD detent
f161 3Be sure reverse gate is firmly against reverse gate pad The reverse gate is properly adjusted when it is firmly against pad4If cable adjustment is required, remove shift cable from both shift lever and cable anchorAdjust cable trunnion until reverse gate is firmly against pad