1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 9.9 thru 30 outboards Service Manual, Page 226Get this manual
Midsection Adjustments20 thru 30 Steering Friction Adjustment
i loosening or tightening screw with screwdriver, as
Adjust steering friction with motor mounted to boat by
shownSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turningMinimum friction is required when remote steering is usedThe steering friction screw is not intended to allow "hands off" steeringIdle Speed Adjustment