1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 183Get this manual
[] 6Place the steering friction plate in the bracket7Install the exhaust housing on the swivel bracket with the upper and lower swivel bracket retainers8Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the retaining screwsInstall the screws and tighten to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) Midsection Adjustments4
Throttle Friction
The throttle friction adjustment knob is located on the steering handleTurning the knob clockwise increases friction on the throttle rod assemblyTilt Friction Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN positionNOT overtig hten, as doi ng so wi II increase the pressure required to tilt the motor if an obstruction is hitFailure to tilt when hitting an obstruction can cause serious damage to the motorSteering Friction]Adjust steering friction with motor mounted to boat by loosening or tightening screwSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turning