1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Repair Manual, P/N 520202, Page 181Get this manual
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Midsection Adjustments2, 2.3, 3.3 Tilt Adjustment
NOT overtighten, as doing so will increase the pressure required to tilt the motor when an obstruction is hitFailure to tilt when hitting