Honda BF5A Owner's Manual page 26

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Motor Angle Adjustment
Adjust the outboard motor so that it
is perpendicular to the water surface
(i.e. axis of the propeller is parallel
with the water surface).
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ADJUSTING ROD
There are five adjusting stages.
1. Push in (A) the adjusting rod, twist
upwards (B) and pull out to
remove.
INSTALLATION
TO CHANGE
ADJUSTING ROD
TO LOCK
LOCKED POSITION
2. Inserting the adjusting rod in the
proper hole, twist it down to lock.
After locking, pull the adjusting
rod and be sure it is not withdrawn.
To prevent damage to the motor or
boat, make sure the adjusting rod
is locked.
UNLOCKED
POSITION
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