Tohatsu 4 Stroke MFS 2/2.5/3.5A Outboards Service Manual, Page 52Get this manual
15) Inspection of Gear Shift Operation Shift the lever from neutral (N) to while rotating propeller, and then back to neutral (N) to check that shift operation is performed smoothlyAdjust positions of shift rod and joint if necessary1Shift lever into neutral (N)Check that propeller shaft rotates smoothly at neutral (N) position when turned by handRemove grommet and loosen bolt 5Bolt should be loosened, not be removed from joint 34st