Johnson 9.9 tiller lock

[trikerpop]

Hi all. I've just joined the forum as I have recently bought a Leisure23sl with a Johnson 9.9 outboard. My question is where is the lock or tension adjuster to lock the outboard in the central position so that it won't turn by the tiller, as I am being launched on Friday.
Thanks in advance
Mel.

 

[hardwater fisherman]

If your talking about locking the motor so it stays in straight line, I do not think it works that way. What year motor are you inquiring about?

 

[trikerpop]

I think its a 1996. On my last outboard a Honda 5hp 4 stroke it had a bolt on the side that when tightened stopped the motor turning so that the boat stayed straight and steered by the tiller of the boat.

 

[hardwater fisherman]

Sorry my motors are 20 years older or more than that. And I do not have that type of locking device. Maybe somebody else can help you.

 

[boobie]

There is a friction adjustment screw on the swivel bracket underneath the power head. You may want to try tightening that up.

 

[trikerpop]

Thanks for that. I've done that and it's fine.
Mel.