1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 150, 175 FFI Service Manual, P/N 520211, Page 11Get this manual
Cable and Hose Information Your boat must have the correct length control cablesThe correct length is essential since the cables form the required 12 in(30 em) diameter loop in front of the engineFor boat measuring procedure for determining cable length to outboard centerline, refer to the chart in CIVIC Remote Control InstructionsUse dimensions in Figure No.1 to determine length from outboard centerline to engine connection (ie50 in(127 em) for control cables)
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m Move control handle guidesHold the cables parallel to to FORWARD gear, idle speed, retract both control cable to
transom, measure the 50 in(127 cm) distance from end of control cable guides, and mark location with tapeLayout cable and hose lengthsLeave the fuel line and speedometer hose separate from the electrical cables and hosesThe primer bulb must be accessible for priming and the fuel hose kept short to help prevent heat soak
minstallation into flexweave sleeveLayout the required length Tape each item to the control cables at for cables across stern