2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 204Get this manual
Steering Friction Adjust steering friction with motor mounted to boat by loosening or tightening screwSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turningsteering friction adjustment should not be overtightened to allow "hands off" steering
Idle Speed
The idle speed adjusting knob is located on the steering handleTurning clockwise increases idle speed, turning counterclockwise decreases idle speedMake certain that throttle grip is in SLOW position and the motor is at normal operating temperature before making the adjustment