1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 51Get this manual
Rigging Information
& To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery
cables are disconnected at battery
Control Cable Identification9.9 thru 30
1Put the control handle into NEUTRAL positionThe thrott le 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 retractAs you move the control handle to wide-open throttle (W.O.T, the throttle cable casing guide extends completely
3As you move the control handle from NEUTRAL to REVERSE, the shift cable casing guide extendsAs you move the control handle to W.O.T the throttle cable casing guide extends4Identify each control cable for proper installation later
& Control
cable identification and function must be correct before continuing with installation
Throttle Cable9.915
1Remove the rubber grommet from front of lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of OMC TripleGuard grease to both anchor block pockets