1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 90 deg. Cross V Service Manual, P/N 508145, Page 264Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment
r:JOl When the shift cable is properly installed, the reverse gate
CANNOT be moved into the NEUTRAL position by hand
ill pressure
The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water from the boat's forward motion of boat could engage the reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptlyOccupants could be thrown about or ejected
r:;;l 1Install shift cable with remote control and reverse cam in NEUTRAL position Adjust shift cable trunnion to achieve this setting2After adjustment is made, install shift cable to its anchor and urn 90 to lock the cable trunnion into place3Place sh ift 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 detentr;:;-l 6When roller is in FORWARD positionapply hand pressure to try and move reverse gate up, toward NEUTRAL position