1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 50Get this manual
Rigging Information Remote Control
11 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
2As you move the control handle into FORWARD, the shift cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend
3As you move the control handle into REVERSE, both casing guides must extend4Identify each control cable for proper installation
11 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 OMC Trip leGuard grease to both anchor block pockets