2005 SO Johnson 4 Stroke 9.9-15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 36Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY OUTBOARD RIGGING Thread the throttle cable connector onto the cable endTurn throttle drum fully counter clockwise While pushing cable end in, adjust the connector until the center of connector hole aligns with the center of outer ball pivot on the drumWhen aligned, press fit the connector onto the outer ball pivot and tighten the lock nutlever and stop with throttle control fully opened If not, adjust connector
IMPORTANT: Install the connector of throttle control cable onto the OUTER ball pivot on the drum
123Throttle cable connector Throttle drum Lock nut