1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 181Get this manual
Valve Lash Adjustment
Motor must be cold to adjust valve lashValve lash adjustment must be made with motor in timed position as described in Timing Procedure, this section
1Set tappets for No.1 piston using OMC Tappet Adjustment Tool, PI 341444, and feeler gauge: Intake (upper rocker)0.003 in(0,08 mm) Exhaust (lower rocker)0.005 in(0,12 mm)
Torque tappet nuts to 100-115 inIbs(11-13 Nm)2Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise one revolution (360)This will rotate camshaft pulley one-half revolution (180) so the pointer faces opposite the extrusion on the manual starter boss3Set tappets for No2 piston in same fashion to the same specifications as No.1 piston
4Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to new O-ring seal and install it inside of coverApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to screw threads and install cover on headTorque to 84-106 inIbs(10-12 Nm) in stages in the sequence shown5Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to new O-ring seal and install it outside of cover