1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 203Get this manual
Adjustments Steering Friction
OJ Adjust
steering friction with motor mounted to boat by simply loosening or tightening handle providedSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turningThis will allow smooth steering
Steering friction adjustment should not be overtightened to allow for "hands off" steering which could result in loss of controlMotor Angle
rn Thefor transom angle and boat loadingThe vertical angle of stern bracket has five positions for adjusting the motor to allow
motor on boat must be adjusted for best performanceMotor should be perpendicular to water when boat is underwayThis adjustment can only be determined by observing boat at operating speedSet angle adjustment for your usual loadAngle adjustment should be changed if boat loading results in improper motor anglePlaning type hull should ride with bow slightly out of water at full throttle