2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 221Get this manual
MIDSECTION TOUCH-TRIM (TILT ASSIST CYLINDER) For initial adjustment, thread ball connector onto cable until cable retainer CAN BE PULLED INTO ALIGNMENT WITH ANCHOR BLOCK ON STERN BRACKET, with ball connector pushed against ballTIONMeasure this distance, the lever reserve motion, which should be about 18 in(3 mm)DR4604
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