TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 665

SHIFT CONTROL CABLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the front separate cover (page 6-3).
Remove the shift control cable (1) by sliding the lock
plate (2) of the shift pivot (3) as shown.
Loosen the shift pivot lock nut (4) and remove the shift
pivot.
INSTALLATION
• Before installing the cable to the outboard motor,
check the following.
– Before connecting the cable to the outboard
motor, be sure that the cable is connected to the
remote control box side securely.
– Be sure that the click arm end (1) aligns with the
neutral switch end (2) as shown. (Note that the
click arm roller (3) must be set in the shift arm
groove (4) securely.)
1. Apply marine grease to the mating surface of the
shift pivot.
Set the shift control cable to the shift pivot.
2. Move the remote control lever (1) fully to the "F"
(Forward) side (2).
Return the lever to the "N" (Neutral) position (3)
slowly.
3. With the lever returned to the "N" (Neutral) position,
draw Mark (A) (4) on the inner cable (5) at the end of
cable outer seal (6).
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(4)
(3)
(5)
(1)
(4)
(6)
CONTROLS
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
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