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MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI User Manual

MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI
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Section 5 - Maintenance
90-864195070 JUNE 2007 Page 93
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. Install Flo‑Torq II Drive Hub into propeller.
NOTE: The drive sleeve is tapered and will slide fully into the propeller as the nut is
tightened and properly torqued.
4. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
5. Install drive sleeve and locking tab washer.
6. Install and torque the propeller nut.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nut
1.
75 55
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 Two 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 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, spline washer, propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
Bravo Two 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.
1. The propeller torque stated is a minimum torque value. Some special use propellers may have a different torque value. Use the
installation information provided with the propeller to determine if another torque value is appropriate to your propeller.

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MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI Specifications

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BrandMerCruiser
ModelSterndrive 4.3 MPI
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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