1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 400Get this manual

1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 400

The Shift System

What's Most Important?

Second, when control lever is in FORWARD, NEUTRAL or REVERSE position,

First, system must not jam in gearOperator must be able to shift to NEUTRAL and STOP the propellerWhat Could Happen?

Shift linkage here in the gearcase must match control lever position If
When starting, motor will start in gear and boat wi II move suddenly without warningWhen underway, propeller will still be turning while operator thinks it's stoppedBoat will move opposite to direction wanted by operatorOperator will be confused and alarmed
How Can Loss of Shift Control be Minimized?