1995 Johnson Evinrude "EO" 9.9 thru 30, 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 503146, Page 217Get this manual
Midsection Adjustments20 thru 30 Steering Friction Adjustment
rv i'"l loosening or tighteningwith motor mounted to boat by Adjust steering friction L!J screw with screwdriver, as
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 The idle speed knob is located on the steering handleTurning clockwise on the knob increases idle speed, turning 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 gear