1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 12Get this manual
18 Throttle Cable Installation
If you remote control is not from Outboard Marine Corporation, check that NEUTRAL-to-FORWARD shift cable stroke is 1.1251.330 in(28,6-33,8 mm)
1Extend throttle cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease
2Move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent, and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustmentINotel Failure to follow this procedure exactly might cause accelerated wear of shift system components and high shifting effort
3Verify engine throttle lever is closed against closed throttle position switch 4Attach cable casing guide to throttle lever pin using flat washer and lock pin supplied with outboard5Pull on throttle cable to remove backlashAdjust trunnion nut to fit in anchor pocket with throttle held closed by throttle springDo not pull on throttle cable while adjusting length