1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 508284, Page 275Get this manual
Shift Cable 's11Extend shift cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease2Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position3Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL i and neutral lockout index plate orientationRefer to Page
9-94Move the remote control handle to full throttle in FORWARD
"" Before connecting shift cable, verify control handle position
Rotate the propeller shaft and shift the gearcase into FORWARD
f716Install the shift cable on the shift lever pinInstall the flat washerInstall the locknut finger tight1sl7Pull firmly on cable casing to remove backlash and adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket8Install the anchor pocket cover and torque screw to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)9Shift the remote control to NEUTRAL10Temporarily remove the shift cable and verify that the gearcase is in its NEUTRAL detent
If there are not enough threads on the shift cable to allow the adjustment in Step 7, or if the gearcase detent does not correspond with remote control NEUTRAL in Step 10, refer to Section for shift rod height adjustment