MAINTENANCE
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Propellers
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death. Place the remote control in neutral and
remove the ignition key from the switch before removing and/or
installing the propeller. Place a block of wood between the
anti‑ventilation plate and the propeller to protect hands from propeller
blades and to prevent the propeller from rotating when removing the
propeller nut.
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CAUTION
Avoid propeller/sterndrive damage or injury. Periodically check
propeller nut for tightness during boating season. A minimum of 136
Nm (100 lb‑ft) torque is required.
REMOVAL
1. Place a wood block between the propeller blade and the
anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs on tab
washer.
a - Wood block
b - Propeller nut
2. Turn the propeller shaft nut counter‑clockwise to remove the nut.
3. Slide washer, continuity washer, and propeller off propeller shaft.
NOTE: Some damaged propellers can be repaired. See your dealer.
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