1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 168Get this manual
11Install the lower pan support screws and washers on the port and starboard bracketsTorque the screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Install the forward lower coverTighten the screws
securely
ern 13Install the rear lower coverLoosely install the four front screws[lID
14Install the two rear screws Tighten all six screws securely[11]15Secure the powerhead ground lead to the powerhead
16Align the shift rod and shift leverInstall the shoulder screw and torque to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)
17Modelsalign the shift lever and shift rodPull the shift lever away from the powerhead and install retainer clipThe clip must compress the flat washer and wave washeraligned properly and installed securely
&To avoid sudden loss of control, verify that all shift linkage is