1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 46Get this manual
Rigging Information
& To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery
cables are disconnected at battery
INote The engine synchronization and linkage adjustments must
be verified after installing the remote control cablesRefer to Synchronization and Linkage AdjustmentsRemote Control Models, this sectionCt lO)
Control Cable Identification
1Put the control handle into NEUTRAL position The throttle cable casing guide will retract completely and the shift cable casing guide will go to the midpoint of its travel2As you move the control handle into FORWARD, the shift cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend
3As you move the control handle into REVERSE, both casing guides must extend4Identify each control cable for proper installation later
Control cable identification and function must be correct before continuing with installation5Install shift link on shift lever and retain with spring clip