2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 79Get this manual
BFBC-BFS.SC 7) Make sure that the gear shift is in theR" (reverse) position 8) Turn the lock nut on the shift rod to obtain mm (0 .3 in) from top of the shift rod to top of the lock nut as shown9) Make sure the shift rod is in the reverse position and connect shift rod to shift rod by threading the adjusting nut until the adjusting nut comes contact with the lock nut10) When the adjusting nut contacts the lock nut, tighten the lock nut by holding the adjusting nut
LOCK NUT
ADJUSTING NUT
TORQUE: 10 N'm (1 .0 kgfm, Ibf-ft) SHIFT ROD A
11) After adjustment, be sure that the gearshift lever or remote control lever moves smoothly in all positions 12) After reassembly, add the recommended oil (P3-6) to the gear case I