1999 Johnson 15 HP J15TEEEA

[jforrest1]

Just picked up a boat and motor for fishing and took it on a quick shake down cruise last night. Runs great, but I would like to tighten up the steering a little. While setting the rods while trolling keeping her straight was a problem. I was thinking if I could stiffen up the play a bit, it would be easier to set lines and catch fish without constantly having to steer. Is there an adjustment somewhere I can make? Thanks!

 

[racerone]

Port side of the motor.-----Near the model # sticker.-----Slotted head and 3/8" hex screw.

 

[jforrest1]

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Excellent and thank-you. This be the one

 

[Vic.S]

Excellent and thank-you. This be the one

No
It's screw # 40 and spring #37 in the diagram below.
The screw bears on #41 in the top swivel bearing

I am sure your owners manual will show you the adjustment screw clearly

 

[jforrest1]

No manual but I'm on it

 

[Vic.S]

No manual but I'm on it

You need to get a manual!

For a 1999 motor it should be available from your dealer, maybe even from iboats

 

[Vic.S]

You need to get a manual.

For a 1999 motor it should be avaialble from your dealer. Maybe even from iBoats

 

[flyingscott]

The screw you need is in your pic by the tag. The far right side of your pic shows the hex bolt with a slot.

 

[jforrest1]

Got home and tightened her up. Bring screwdriver with me tomorrow for fine tuning. Salmon fishing with the boy a couple days after ice out. Should be good! Thanks and I will let you know how it worked out!

 

[jforrest1]

Thanks for the help. Have it adjusted the way I want. 4 salmon in the boat! Love it when a plan comes together!