1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 51Get this manual
Shift Cable
1Extend shift cable and lubricate with OMC 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 orientation
[] 4Move the remote control handle to full throttle in FORWARD
5Rotate the propeller shaft and shift the gearcase into FORWARD
6Install the shift cable on the shift lever pin Install the flat washerInstall the locknut finger tight