MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Point 8 with Quicksilver Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubri-
cant with Teflon.
8. Propeller Shaft -- Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the
propeller. Coat the entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub
from corroding to the shaft.
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Gear Case Lubrication
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
Gear Case Ratio Capacity
2.25:1 8.8 fl. oz. (260.0ml)
Draining Gear Case
When adding or changing gear case lubricant, visually check for the presence of water
inthelubricant.Ifwaterispresent,itmayhavesettledtothebottomandwilldrainoutprior
tothelubricant,oritmaybemixedwiththelubricant,givingitamilkycoloredappearance.
Ifwater isnoticed,have thegearcasecheckedbyyourdealer.Waterinthelubricantmay
resultinprematurebearingfailureor,infreezingtemperatures,willturntoiceanddamage
the gear case.
Whenever you remove the fill/drain plug, examine the magnetic end for metal particles.
A small amountof metal filings orfine metal particles indicates normal gear wear. Anex-
cessive amount of metal filings or larger particles (chips) may indicate abnormal gear
wear and should be checked by an authorized dealer.
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