Honda BF115A, BF130A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 347Get this manual
HONDA BFI15A-130A
12) Push on the shift link end lightly and check for playIf there is play in the shift link A, set the link at the center of the play13) With the shift side cable in the condition of the above step 7, connect the shift side cable to the shift link while turning the shift pivot so the shift pivot sets on the shift link smoothlyNOTE:
Take care not to move the mark (C) and outer seat end out of alignmentHold the shift link at the center of the play, too
'121 SHFT LINK A
14) After connecting the cable, move the remote control lever back and forth and check for shiftNOTE: When it is hard to put the remote control lever in the "F" (Forward) or" (Reverse) position with the engine stopped, shift the gear while turning the propeller or propeller shaftDo not shift the gear with force, or damage to the shift system can result15) 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 side cable and move the inner cable toward the mark (A)Repeat the procedure from the step 1216) 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 side cable and move the inner cable toward the mark (B)Repeat the procedure from the step 1217) After adjustment, check operation of each leverIf the gear is not in neutral securely, perform the step 15 or 16 again