67C3K11 3-101234567895. Adjust the position of the shift cable joint3 until its hole is aligned with the set pinon the shift arm 4.WARNINGThe shift cable joint must be screwed in aminimum depth of 8.0 mm (0.31 in) a.NOTE:Center the shift arm 4 in its free play b andthe shift cable in its free play c, and thenconnect the shift cable.6. Connect the shift cable joint 3, install theclip 2, and then tighten the locknut 1.7. Adjust the shift rod adjusting nut 5.NOTE:To adjust the shift rod adjusting nut 5, see“Installing the lower unit” (6-19).8. Check the gear shift for smooth opera-tion.9. Turn the throttle grip to the fully closedposition, and then check that the shift-lock cam d on the throttle shaft 6 is notin the slot e in the shift lever cam 7 andthat the shift lever can be operated. Next,turn the throttle grip to the fully openposition, and then check that the shift-lock cam d on the throttle shaft 6 is fit-ted into the slot e in the shift lever cam7 and that the shift lever cannot be oper-ated. (H model)È Fully closed positionÉ Fully open positionChecking the start-in-gear protection(M and W model)CAUTION:Be sure to remove the clip from theengine shut-off switch before checkingthe start-in-gear protection.1. Set the shift lever to the F position or Rposition, and then check that the starterhandle cannot be pulled. If the starterrope can be pulled out normally, adjustthe start-in-gear protection cable.S6AG3130aS67C30315S67C3028È É 6ed76ed7Control system