1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 507270, Page 55Get this manual
3Pull cable end up to HANDLE SIDE of shift lever, and align hole in cable with INNER hole in lever
4Install cable pin through cable and INNER HOLE in shift lever from handle sideInstall cotter pin and secure by spreading ends
5Install anchor retainer on cable trunnion and anchorInstall screw and locknutTorque screw to 25-35 inIbs(2,8-4,0 Nm)
6Place cover on remote control
&Check that remote control operates freely, warm-up function works properly, and equal friction is felt in forward and reverse throttle ranges of control handleAny binding could cause remote control to jam when cables are attached to motor7Attach remote control to the boat and reconnect the neutral start switch and trim leads8Reconnect battery cables9Operate the trim switchMake sure the direction of gearcase movement corresponds to UP and DOWN movement of the switchRemote Control Adjustments Control Handle FrictionIncrease control handle friction to eliminatethrottle creep" during operationRemove adjustment screw cover and use screwdriver to turn the UPPER screw clockwiseDecrease the friction by turning the screw counterclockwise