Stiff Steering - Johnson9.5

[EdBB]

I use the Johnson as a kicker and it is excellent. <br /><br />It connects to the main motor by one of the adjustable steering rod kits that was installed by the local Suzuki dealer. <br /><br />No problem steering the big motor-Suzuki - by itself. <br /><br />When I connect up the kicker, the Johnson seems a bit hard to turn. No squeals,squeaks, etc. I've greased every fitting I could find (2) on the steering tube.<br /><br />Is there a friction control that I can adjust? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Ed

 

[diggerdan17]

Re: Stiff Steering - Johnson9.5

i tightened up the resistence on my buddys 7.5 jonhson .there was a small half inch nut close to where the unit pivots

 

[EdBB]

Re: Stiff Steering - Johnson9.5

Diggerdan17:<br /><br />Thanks for the tip. I found a small half-inch nut hidden in some old grease under the "lift" plate on the front of the motor. <br />Cleaned it up and then loosened the nut. Works like a charm.<br /><br />Ed