Section 5 - Maintenance
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IMPORTANT: If reusing tab washer, carefully inspect tabs for cracks or other damage.
Replace tab washer if condition is questionable.
a - Propeller shaft
b - Thrust hub
c - Propeller
d - Propeller nut
e - Spline washer
f - Tab washer
1. Slide thrust hub into propeller hub with stepped side toward propeller hub.
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101 Propeller shaft 92-802865Q02
94
Anti-Corrosion Grease Propeller shaft 92-802867Q 1
95
2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
Teflon
Propeller shaft 92-802859A1
3. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4. Install spline washer and tab washer.
5. Install and torque the propeller nut.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nut
1.
81 60
6. Bend 3 tabs on the tab washer down into the grooves in spline washer. After the first
use, bend the 3 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 Three Propeller Removal
!
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 blades and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent
rotation.
1. Propeller torque stated is a minimum torque value.