CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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PROPELLER
WARNING
CUT HAZARD
A propeller can be sharp and can cause death or serious injury. Wear a pair
of protective gloves when handling any propeller. Prevent accidental starting
of the engine by:
• Removing key from the ignition.
• Removing emergency stop switch clip from the switch.
DO NOT reuse the nylon locknut or the cotter pin, or use a damaged propeller. A
damaged propeller can damage your engine and boat.
To remove:
1. Remove the cotter pin from the propeller shaft and discard.
2. Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade
and the port side of the strut and rudder.
3. Remove the nylon locknut and discard.
Use a propeller puller to remove the propeller and then remove the key from
the keyway. Make sure the keyway in the propeller and on the shaft are free
of any damage.
See your ATX dealer for service to ensure the prop has been removed properly
and that the shaft seal has not been damaged.
To install:
Look at the keyway on the shaft and in the propeller and make sure the key
slides freely in the propeller keyway and shaft keyway. If the key has burrs,
remove them by filing the flat sides or replace the key. DO NOT file the key
beyond its normal shape or size.
1. Rotate the shaft until the keyway is up.
2. Place the key in the shaft keyway. Rotate the propeller so the keyway
in the propeller is aligned with the keyway on the shaft. The propeller
will only slip on in one direction. Once everything is aligned, push the
propeller solidly onto the shaft and make sure the propeller is seated.
3. Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade and the
starboard side of the strut and rudder.
4. Install a new nylon locknut and torque the nut to maximum of 30 ft-lbs (40.7
N·m).
5. Install a new cotter pin and bend the retaining ends of the cotter pin in
opposite directions.
RUDDER
If you experience trouble turning your steering wheel then it could be caused
by the rudder having issues turning. If your rudder port is equipped with a zerk
fitting you are required to use Lubriplate Synxtreme FG-2 grease or an equiva-
lent food grease.
The use of any petroleum based product will pollute the environment and lead
to failure of the part. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED GREASE.
SALTWATER BOATING
NOTICE
If you use your boat in salt water or other unusual water conditions, fresh-
water flushing is recommended for your engine and the cooling system.
ATX offers an optional freshwater flush kit. The ATX freshwater flush kit has a relief
valve to prevent excess water pressure to your engine. Excess water pressure can
damage the engine. This is the only system ATX recommends. Running the boat in
fresh water is another good way to flush the engine, but it must be done immediately.
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