1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 284Get this manual
Outboard Shift System and Persons Safety The outboard Shift System starts here at the remote control lever
and ends here at the propeller
What's Most Important?
When control lever is in "Forward," "Neutral" or "Reverse" position,
Shift linkage must match control lever position
What Could Happen?