2006 Johnson SD 30 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5006592, Page 42Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY OUTBOARD RIGGING
Control Cable Installation
Shift Cable Move the remote control handle to NEUTRALMake sure gearcase is in NEUTRAL gear detentRemove cable retainer screw and plate
Pull end of cable to remove slack and adjust shift cable trunnion nut to fit in anchor pocketMove remote control lever to FORWARD and make sure propeller shaft is in gearDo the same in REVERSECable retainer screw
WARNING
Throttle Cable Move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent, and then halfway back to NEUTRALMake sure the throttle lever is fully closed, as shownThere should be some clearance between the roller and throttle cam