Maintenance
1.
Cotter pin
2.
Propeller nut
3.
Washer
4.
Propeller
5.
Thrust washer
3. Remove the propeller and thrust washer.
Installing propeller
Spline models
NOTICE
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend
the ends over securely. Otherwise the pro-
peller could come off during operation and
be
lost.
1.
Apply corrosion resistant grease into the
propeller shaft.
2.
Install the thrust washer and propeller
onto the propeller shaft. NOTICE: Be
sure to
install the thrust washer before
installing the
propeller, otherwise the
lower case and
propeller boss could
be damaged.
3.
Install the washer and tighten the
propeller nut until there is no looseness in
the
propeller.
4.
Align the propeller nut hole with the
propeller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in
the holes and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the cotter pin
installed. Otherwise the propeller can
come
off during operation.
TIP:
If the propeller nut hole does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening the
propeller nut, tighten the nut further or loosen
the
nut to align the holes.
Changing gear oil
WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable stand.
You could be severely injured if the out-
board motor falls on you.
1.
Put the outboard motor in an upright
position (not tilted).
2.
Place a suitable container under the gear
case.
3.
Remove the gear oil drain screw and
gasket.
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