Mercury 135 Optimax - Propeller Replacement

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Propeller Replacement
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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.
1. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
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IMPORTANT: Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement for removing spark plug leads.
2. Remove spark plug leads to prevent engine from starting.
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3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
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