1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 150Get this manual
[] 5Install Crankshaft Pulley Nut Removerllnstaller, PIN 342212, on crankshaft taper aligned with keyway and secure in place with flywheel nutUse crowfoot wrench to torque nut to 17-18 ftIbs(23-24 Nm) 6Remove screw from the end of the camApply OMC Nut Lock to screw and, with tool on crankshaft to prevent rotation, torque to 84-106 inIbs(10-12 Nm)Valve lash Adjustment
INote Motor
must be cold to adjust valve lashValve lash adjustment must be made with motor in timed position as described in Timing Procedure, this section
1Set tappets for No.2 piston using OMC Tappet Adjustment Tool, PIN 341444, and feeler gauge: Exhaust (upper rocker)0.006 in(0,15 mm) Intake (lower rocker)0.004 in(0,10 mm) Torque tappet nuts to 10-20 inIbs(1,1-2,3 Nm)2Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise one revolution (360)This will rotate camshaft pulley one-half revolution (180) so the pointer faces opposite the extrusion on the manual starter boss3Set tappets for No1 piston in same fashion to the same specifications as No.2 piston