Section 5 - Maintenance
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7. Bend three tabs on the tab washer down into the grooves in spline washer. After the
first use, bend the three tabs straight and retorque the propeller nut. Bend tabs back
down into spline washer. Check propeller at least after 20 hours of operation. Do not
operate with loose propeller.
Bravo One Propeller Removal
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WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the
water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive
unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting.
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the
water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive
unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting.
1. Place wood block between propeller blade and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation.
Straighten bent tabs on tab washer.
2. Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
3. Slide tab washer, drive sleeve, propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
Bravo One Propeller Installation
NOTICE
Operating the engine with a loose propeller can damage the propeller, the drive, or drive
components. Always tighten the propeller nut or nuts to specification and check for
tightness periodically and at the required maintenance interval.
IMPORTANT: If reusing tab washer, carefully inspect tabs for cracks or other damage.
Replace tab washer if condition is questionable.
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b
c
d
e
g
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a - Propeller shaft
b - Thrust hub
c - Flo‑Torq II drive hub
d - Propeller
e - Drive sleeve
f - Locking tab washer
g - Propeller nut
1. Slide thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with stepped side toward propeller hub.
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
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