1997 Johnsoon Evinrude "EU" 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507266, Page 50Get this manual
Rigging Information Remote Control
& To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery
cables are disconnected at batteryControl Cable Identification
1Put the control handle into NEUTRAL positionThe throttle cable casing guide will retract completely and the shift cable casing guide will go to the midpoint of its travel
OJ 2As you move the control handle into FORWARD, the shift
cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend3As you move the control handle into REVERSE, both casing guides must extend4Identify each control cable for proper installation
& Control
cable identification and function must be correct before continuing with installation
Throttle Cable 1Remove the rubber grommet from front of lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of CIVIC TripleGuard grease to both anchor block pockets
rn 2Extend throttle cable and lubricate with CIVIC Triple-Guard grease3Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4While rotating the propeller shaft, move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustmentINotel Failure to follow this procedure exactly might cause accelerated wear of shift system components and high shifting effort