2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 168Get this manual
MIDSECTION MIDSECTION AND TILLER ADJUSTMENTS
MIDSECTION AND TILLER ADJUSTMENTS
Steering Friction Adjustment
Adjust steering friction with outboard mounted to boat by loosening or tightening the adjustment screwSteering friction should be adjusted so slight drag is felt when turning
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Tighten the throttle friction adjustment knob located on the steering handle to reduce the effort required to hold throttle settingTurn the knob: clockwise to increase friction counterclockwise to decrease friction
WARNING
WARNING
Do not overtightenThe steering friction screw is not intended to allow "hands off" steering
Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle at constant engine speedOvertightening will prevent quick throttle change in case of emergencyThrottle friction screw