1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 60 thru 70 outboards Service Manual, Page 50Get this manual
Remote Control Cable InstallationEngine i cables are disconnected at batteryControl Cable Identification f1l1Put the control handle into NEUTRAL positionThe throttle cable casing guide will retract completely and the shift cable casing guide will go to the midpoint of its travelf1l2As you move the control handle into FORWARD, the shift cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend3As you move the control handle into REVERSE, both casing guides must extend4Identify each control cable for proper installation "'" To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery
i before continuing with installationThrottle Cable
"'" Control cable identification and function must be correct
1Remove the rubber grommet from front of lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of OMC TripleGuard grease to both anchor block pockets
t=I grease
f212Extend throttle cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard 3Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4While rotating the propeller shaft, move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustmentFailure to follow this procedure exactly might cause accelerated wear of shift system components and high shifting effort5Move engine throttle lever tightly against idle stop screw