1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 55Get this manual
11The neutral detent must be in NEUTRAL (center position) when the control lever is in NEUTRAL
12Remove the shift cable from anchor pocket and verify that the gearcase is in its neutral detentReinstall shift cable into anchor pocket and install the anchor pocket cover and screwTorque the screw to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)I Note Ifthere are not enough threads on the shift cable to allow the adjustment in Step 12, or if the gearcase detent does not correspond with remote control NEUTRAL in Step 11, refer to Section for shift rod height adjustmentINotel When installing OMC accessory controls, except for prewired surface mount, the shift cable must be adjusted and installed when the control and engine are in NEUTRAL
13Slip rubber grommet onto control cables and press grommet into groove in lower englne cover&
14Inspect installation to ensure that the control cables are attached to the proper engine levers by lifting the fast idle lever to the START positionIf correctly attached, the throttle cable and engine throttle lever will move