Honda BF35A-BF45A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 318Get this manual
5SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT (Long Tiller Handle Type) Shift Cable Length Adjustment
Adjust the shift cable length after adjusting the shift rod adjustment (see base shop manual)Loosen the shift link pivot lock nut, and remove the mm lock pin and mm washerDisconnect the shift cable from the shift link and remove the mm washerSet the shift link in the "N" (neutral) positionSet the shift lever in the neutral positionRotate the shift pivot by the necessary amount until it will easily insert into the shift link 6Install the mm washer over the pin of the shift pivot and connect to the shift link using the mm washer and mm lock pinTighten the shift pivot lock nut securelyAfter adjustment, be sure that the shift lever moves smoothly into all positions
[I] SHIFT LINK B
141 mm WASHER (2)
[I] SHIFT LINK B
STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTMENT (Long Tiller Handle Type)
Move the friction adjusting lever to the left side fully until the friction lever contacts to the stopper as shown, Check the starting torque by measuring the starting force using spring scale at the center of the throttle grip as shownThe motor should start to move with 100 (10.0 kgf, 22.0 Ibf)If it does not, loosen the lock nut onceThen, retighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque by turning the adjusting lever to the left side fullya Tighten the friction adjusting lever and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque