1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 189Get this manual
Midsection Adjustments2, 2.3, 3.3 Tilt Adjustment
f51 Pull tilt knob out and tilt engine all the way upPush knob back
in and let engine down to make contact with tilt pinTilting Friction
'6l Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to hold the motor in
any position of tiltDO NOT overtighten, as doing so will increase the pressure required to tilt the motor when an obstruction is hitFailure to tilt when hitting an obstruction can cause serious damage to the motorSteering Friction