1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 300Get this manual
Control Handle Positions When the control handle is in NEUTRALthe neutral lockout slider must engage the index plate notch securely the neutral lockout knob must be down the fast idle lever must be free to move to the START position When the control handle is in FORWARD: the neutral lockout knob must be up the lockout slider must not engage the index plate notch the fast idle lever must be locked in the RUN position As you move the control handle into NEUTRAL: the neutral lockout knob must snap down the lockout slider must engage the index plate notch the fast idle lever must be free to move into the START position When the control handle is in REVERSE: the neutral lockout knob must be up the lockout slider must not engage the index plate notch the fast idle lever must be locked in the RUN position If your test results vary, check the true NEUTRAL position of the control handle and index plateRefer to Assembly, Page 9-14Neutral Start Switch 1Verify that the control handle is in true NEUTRAL position Refer to Control Handle Positions2Use an ohmmeter calibrated on appropriate scale or continuity light to test continuityC02072