1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 53Get this manual
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To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery cables are disconnected at battery
INotel The engine synchronization and linkage adjustments must be verified after installing the remote control cablesRefer to Synchronization and Linkage AdjustmentsRemote Control Models, this sectionControl 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 travel2As 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 later
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cable identification and function must be correct before continuing with installation