1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 50Get this manual
6Check cable adjustment: If throttle cable adjustment is too loose, idle speed might be high and inconsistent If throttle cable adjustment is too tight, control effort might be high through the shifting rangeShift Cable
1Extend shift cable and lubricate with OM: Triple-Guard grease2Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position3Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL
& Before connecting shift cable, verify control handle position
and neutral lockout index plate orientation
4Rotate the propeller shaft and shift the gearcase into NEUTRAL
5Insta" the shift cable on the shift link pinSecure cable with retainer6Pull firmly on cable casing to remove backlash and adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket7Insta" the cable anchor retainer and torque the screw to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)8Slip rubber grommet onto control cables and press grommet into groove in lower engine cover