Honda Outboards BF40A/BF50A Service Manual, Page 318Get this manual
BF40A-BF50A
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)1) Loosen the shift link pivot lock nut, and remove the mm lock pin and mm washer2)
Disconnect the shift cable from the shift link Band remove the mm washer
[1] SHIFT LINK B
3) Set the shift link in the "N" (neutral) position 4) Set the shift lever in the neutral position
[4] mm WASHER (2)
[2] SHIFT CABLE
5) Rotate the shift pivot by the necessary amount until it will easily insert into the shift link B
6) Install the mm washer over the pin of the shift pivot
and connect to the shift link using the mm washer and mm lock pin7) Tighten the shift pivot lock nut securely8) After adjustment, be sure that the shift lever moves smoothly into all positions[3J mm
LOCK PIN
[lJ SHIFT LINK B