Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 233Get this manual
7 ACCESSORIES 7-1 INTRODUCTION Boat accessories are seldom obtained from the original equipment manufacturer, except in the case of the electric shift unitThe electric shift box is considered part of the new engineTherefore, unless an owner made change, the electric shift unit with the engine is probably original engine manufacturer equipmentMechanical shift units are sold and installed separatelyShift boxes, steering, bilge pumps, blowers, and other similar equipment may be added after the boat leaves the plantBecause of the wide assortment, styles, and price ranges of such accessories, the distributor, dealer, or customer has wide selection from which to draw, when outfitting the boatTherefore, the procedures and suggestions in this chapter are general in nature in order to cover as many units as possible, but still specific and in enough detail to allow troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment for each of these accessoriesProper operation will do much for maximum comfort, performance, and enjoymentComplete procedures for removal, installation, and adjustment of four shift arrangements are covered in this Chapter: The old-style manual shift; new updated manual shift; electr ic shift; and the pushbutton shift mechanismThese shift boxes are all considered original JohnsonEvinrude equipment7-2 SHIFT BOXES DESCRIPTION Undoubtedly, the most used accessory on any boat is the the shift control boxThis unit is remote-control device for shifting the outboard and at the same time controlling the throttleThe shift box on OMC