1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 52Get this manual
Shift Cable9.915
[[] 1Extend shift cable and lubricate with avIC Triple-Guard
greaseBefore connecting shift cable: on remote controls that have NEUTRAL lock features; verify that control handle is locking, and that it is locking in NEUTRAl2Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL3Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4Shift the gearcase into NEUTRAL
5Connect shift cable to shift lever using clevis pin and cotter pin supplied with engineSecure cable by spreading cotter pin ends6Adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket
[] 7Install the anchor pocket cover 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 cover9Inspect installation to ensure that the control cables are attached to the proper engine levers by lifting the fast idle lever, if equipped, to the START positionIf correctly attached, the throttle cable and engine throttle lever will moveShift Cable20 thru 30 1Place engine's shift lever in NEUTRAL position(Propeller shaft will turn freely when in NEUTRAL position 2Check that remote control handle is in NEUTRAL and the fast idle lever is in RUN position (latched)3Place shift cable through anchor bracket&