1996-2005 Suzuki DF40, DF50 Four Stroke Outboard Service Manual, Page 311Get this manual
DF40QHDF50QH 11-20 Adjustment Shift cable to clutch control lever (a) Place shift lever and clutch control lever in the neutral position(b) Push the cable connector and shift cable in the direction shown by the arrow to remove all play in the cable(c) While pressing against the cable and connector, adjust the connector to align with pivot pin on the clutch control lever(d) When aligned, press the connector (flat side of connector towards the clutch control lever) over the pivot pin 0(e) Install the washer and snap pin B, then tighten the cable lock nut against the connector to maintain adjustment(f) Make sure that both forward and reverse gears can be engaged with the same angle of shift lever travel from "NEUTRAL" positionTiller handle model