TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 667

9. With the shift control cable (1) in the condition
described in step 7, connect the shift pivot (2) to the
shift link pin (3) while turning the shift pivot so that
the shift pivot sets on the shift pin smoothly.
Take care not to move mark (C) and outer seal end
out of alignment. Hold the shift link at the center of
the play.
Lock the lock plate (4) by sliding it into the groove of
the shift link pin.
Tighten the shift pivot lock nut (5).
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 the lever in
each position. If it cannot be put in neutral correctly,
perform steps 11 or 12 again.
After installation, inspect the shift control cable (page
20-16).
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