Honda BF8, BF9.9 and BF10 Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 228Get this manual
CONTROL BOX SIDE Screw the lock nut and eye end more than mm (0.3 in) onto the threads of the remote control cable and tighten the lock nut securelyApply grease to the pin of the control arm before connecting the cableAfter installation, adjust the cables and connect to the motor (P14-2)