1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Repair Manual P/N 5394, Page 82Get this manual
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8 Position lower motor cover on exhaust housingLubricate with OMC Anti-Corrosion Lube, and install control shaft inner gearYou will notice that the control shaft has three knobs that fit into notches