2002/2003 Johnson SN/ST 2 Stroke 3.5, 6 8 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005466, Page 180Get this manual
MIDSECTION MIDSECTION AND TILLER HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS68
MIDSECTION AND TILLER HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS68
Tilt Friction Adj ustment
Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN position
Idle Speed Adjustment
The idle speed adjusting knob is located on the steering handleTurning the knob clockwise increases idle speed, turning it counterclockwise decreases idle speedMake certain that throttle is in SLOW position and the motor is at normal operating temperature before making the idle speed adjustmentMotor should idle at recommended RPM in gear
WARNING
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Some models are equipped with throttle friction adjustment knob located on the steering handleTighten the knob to reduce the effort required to hold throttle settingTurn the knob: clockwise to increase friction; or counterclockwise to decrease friction