1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 9.9 thru 30 outboards Service Manual, Page 218Get this manual
Midsection Adjustments9.915 Tilt Friction Adjustment (Tiller Handle Models)
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9A6 inwrench to tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN position
Steering Friction Adjustment
loosening or tightening screw with screwdriverSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turning Minimum friction is required when remote steering is usedDo not overtightenThe steering friction screw is not intended to allow "hands off" steeringIdle Speed Adjustment
r:J1l Adjust steering friction with motor mounted to boat by
idle speed adjusting knob is located on the steering handleTurning the knob clockwise increases idle speed, turning it counterclockwise decreases idle speedMake certain that throttle is in SLOW position and the motor is at normal operating temperature before making the idle speed adjustmentMotor should idle at recommended RPM in gearThrottle Friction Adjustment models are equipped with throttle friction adjustment knob located on the steering handleTighten the knob to reduce the effort required to hold throttle settingTurn the knob: clockwise to increase friction counterclockwise to decrease friction