1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508283, Page 261Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment
115l 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 pressure from the boat's forward motion could engage the
2Move remote control handle to FORWARD detent
J': The shift cable adjustment must be correct, or water
reverse gate and activate REVERSE unexpectedlyBoat would stop abruptly and occupants could be thrown about or ejected
f161 3Be sure reverse gate is firmly against reverse gate pad The reverse gate is properly adjusted when it is firmly against pad 4If cable adjustment is required, remove shift cable from both shift lever and cable anchorAdjust cable trunnion until reverse gate is firmly against pad