1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 259Get this manual
Shift Cable Adjustment
i from forward boat travel could move the gate into RE-
The shift cable must be adjusted correctly or water pressure
VERSE, causing the boat to stop abruptlyOccupants could be thrown about or ejectedf1Ol 1Pull up on shift cam until cam roller is at the far end of the FORWARD detent range f11l 2Shift remote control to FORWARD positionTemporarily push cable guide onto shift cam stud Pull firmly on cable casing to remove free playAdjust cable trunnion to align with trunnion anchor bracket Pull cable off stud3Insert cable trunnion in anchor bracket and turn 90 to lock trunnion in place4Push cable guide onto studInstall washer and hand tighten locknut
1121 5Shift remote control to NEUTRALThe cam roller should
snap into NEUTRAL detent CD when you pull up on the reverse gate with moderate pressure