1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 51Get this manual
6Check cable adjustment: If throttle cable adjustment is too loose, idle speed might be high and inconsistent If throttle cable adjustment is too tight, control effort might be high through the shifting range Shift Cable[1Extend shift cable and lubricate with av1C Triple-Guard grease2Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position3Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAl& Before connecting shift cable, verify control handle position and neutral lockout index plate orientation4Rotate the propeller shaft and shift the gearcase into NEUTRAl
5Install the shift cable on the shift link pinSecure cable with retainer6Pull firmly on cable casing to remove backlash and adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket