1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 278Get this manual

1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 278

Shift Rod Adjustment
&The shift rod must be adjusted correctly or water pressure from forward boat travel could move the gate into REVERSE, causing the boat to stop abruptlyOccupants could be thrown about or ejected[!Q]
1With shift rod removed from shift cam, pull up on shift cam until roller is at the far end of the FORWARD detent range 2Move shift handle to FORWARD positionPush lower end of shift rod through shift cam3Move shift handle to NEUTRALThe cam roller should snap into NEUTRAL detent when you pull up on the reverse gate with moderate pressure

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