MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and
seizing to the propeller shaft (especially in saltwater), always
apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire
propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance intervals and
also each time the propeller is removed.
7. Flo‑Torq I drive hub propellers ‑ Install forward thrust hub,
propeller, continuity washer, rear thrust hub, propeller nut
retainer, and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
d - Continuity washer
e - Propeller
f - Forward thrust washer
8. Flo‑Torq II drive hub propellers ‑ Install forward thrust hub,
replaceable drive sleeve, propeller, thrust hub, propeller nut
retainer, and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut
retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
d - Propeller
e - Replaceable drive
sleeve
f - Forward thrust hub
9. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and
torque propeller nut to specifications.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Propeller nut 75 55