2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 201Get this manual
[] 6Place the steering friction plate in the bracket7Install the exhaust housing on the swivel bracket with the upper and lower swivel bracket retainers8Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the retaining screwsInstall the screws and tighten to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) Midsection Adjustments4
Throttle Friction
The throttle friction adjustment knob is located on the steering handleTurning the knob clockwise increases friction on the throttle rod assembly
Tilt Friction
[] Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN position