TOHATSU BFT250A Service Manual page 611

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9. With the shift control cable [1] in the condition
described in step 7, connect the shift control cable to
the link rod [2] while loosen the adjusting nut [3] and
turning the shift pivot [4] so the shift pivot sets on the
link rod smoothly.
Take care not to move mark (C) and outer seal end
out of alignment. Hold the link rod at the center of
the play.
Lock the lock plate [5] by sliding it to the groove of
the link rod and tighten the adjusting nut.
10.After connecting the cable, move the remote control
lever back and forth and check for proper shifting.
If it is hard to put the remote control lever in the "F"
(Forward) or "R" (Reverse) position with the engine
stopped, shift the gear while turning the propeller or
propeller shaft. Do not shift the gear with force, or
damage to the shift system can result.
11.If the gear is not in neutral by moving the remote
control lever from the "F" (Forward) to the "N"
(Neutral) position, remove the shift control cable and
move the inner cable toward the mark (A) [1].
Repeat the procedure from the step 8.
12.If the gear is not in neutral by moving the remote
control lever from the "R" (Reverse) to the "N"
(Neutral) position, remove the shift control cable and
move the inner cable toward the mark (B) [1].
Repeat the procedure from the step 8.
13.After adjustment, check operation of each lever. If
the gear is not in neutral securely, perform steps 11
or 12 again.
Install the front separate cover (page 6-3).
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ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
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ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
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CONTROLS
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