1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507260, Page 24Get this manual
Installation Adjustments Angle Adjustments The electric outboard should be installed and adjusted so the motor tube is perpendicular to the water surface under normal operating conditions
Transom Mount ModelsThe stern brackets have five angle adjustment positions To change motor angle, push down on tilt button and move motor to different angle positionAdjustments should be made with the electric motor not runningBow Mount ModelsThis adjustment should be made after making the motor-to-guide adjustmentHeight Adjustment Motor height should be adjusted just low enough to eliminate propeller noise and ventilationThe top edge of propeller should be approximately eight inches (20 cm) below water surface
&When adjusting motor height, hold the motor tubemount-
ing tube firmly to avoid injury from sudden dropping of motor
Transom Mount ModelsLoosen motor tube clamp steering friction screw Loosen height adjustment knob and adjust height as necessaryTighten height adjustment knob to hold motor height, and readjust steering friction screw as desired