TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 555

GEAR CASE (COUNTER ROTATION)
INSTALLATION
Set the remote control lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
Check that the cutout (1) of the shift rod (2) spline faces
(1)
(2)
the cruising direction (3) (this position is "N" (Neutral)).
If the cutout of the spline is not in the cruising direction,
protect the spline with a shop towel (4) and turn the shift
rod right or left with a wrench until the cutout faces
toward the cruising direction.
(3)
(2)
(4)
Tilt up the motor to the uppermost position.
Apply marine grease to the spline area of the shift rod A
(1).
(4)
Install the shift rod A by aligning its spline groove (2)
with the spline projection (3) of the shift shaft A (4).
(3)
(1)
(2)
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