1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 CV 88 thru 115 Service Manual, P/N 507126, Page 221Get this manual
Shift Rod AdjustmentTiller Models
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 ejected
11411Pull up on shift cam until cam roller is at the far end of
the FORWARD detent range
r:;-;;l 2.Loosen connector nut CDMove shift handle to FORWARD positionThread connectorQ) onto shift rod to align with hole in sh ift ca m
f161 3Install
pinSecure connector pin with washer
and cotter pm
f1Jl4Move shift handle to NEUTRALThe cam roller should snap into NEUTRAL detent when you pull up on the reverse gate with moderate pressure5If you cannot achieve NEUTRAL detent, remove connector pin then rotate connector to lengthen shift rod slightlyRecheck your adjustmentIt is very important that the reverse gate must remain locked in the FORWARD detent range when shift handle is in FORWARDWhen properly adjusted, the reverse gate cannot be pulled out of the FORWARD detent range by hand6Tighten nut